Bert Lawrence
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Albert Benjamin Rutter "Bert" Lawrence MC (March 31, 1923 – March 28, 2007) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1963 to 1974 who represented the ridings of Russell and Carleton East. He served as a cabinet minister in the governments of John Robarts and Bill Davis.
Quick Facts Ontario MPP, Preceded by ...
Bert Lawrence | |
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Ontario MPP | |
In office 1967–1974 | |
Preceded by | New riding |
Succeeded by | Paul Frederick Taylor |
Constituency | Carleton East |
In office 1963–1967 | |
Preceded by | Gordon Lavergne |
Succeeded by | Riding abolished |
Constituency | Russell |
Personal details | |
Born | (1923-03-31)March 31, 1923 Calgary, Alberta |
Died | March 28, 2007(2007-03-28) (aged 83) Gatineau, Quebec |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Spouse | Lois Davidson |
Children | 4 |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Awards | MC |
Military service | |
Years of service | 1944-1945 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 8th Reconnaissance Regiment (14th Canadian Hussars) |
Battles/wars | D-Day, Liberation of the Netherlands |
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