John Matheson
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For other people named John Matheson, see John Matheson (disambiguation).
John Ross Matheson OC CD QC FRHSC (14 November 1917 – 27 December 2013) was a Canadian politician, lawyer, and judge who helped develop both the national flag of Canada and the Order of Canada.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Leeds, Preceded by ...
John Matheson | |
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Member of Parliament for Leeds | |
In office 29 May 1961 – 24 June 1968 | |
Preceded by | Hayden Stanton |
Succeeded by | Desmond Code |
Personal details | |
Born | John Ross Matheson (1917-11-14)14 November 1917 Arundel, Quebec, Canada |
Died | 27 December 2013(2013-12-27) (aged 96) Kingston, Ontario, Canada |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse |
Edith Bickley (m. 1945) |
Children | 6 |
Relatives | Peter Milliken (cousin) |
Education | |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Canada |
Branch/service | Canadian Army |
Years of service | 1937–1945 |
Rank | Colonel |
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Battles/wars | World War II |
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