William Antrobus Griesbach
Canadian politician (1878–1945) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the U.S. judge, see William C. Griesbach.
Major General William Antrobus Griesbach, CB, CMG, DSO & Bar, VD, KC (January 3, 1878 – January 21, 1945) was a Canadian politician, decorated soldier, mayor of Edmonton, and member of the House of Commons and of the Senate.
Quick Facts Member of the Senate for Alberta, Preceded by ...
Major General the Honourable William Antrobus Griesbach | |
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Member of the Senate for Alberta | |
In office September 15, 1921 – January 21, 1945 | |
Preceded by | Peter Talbot |
Succeeded by | Frederick William Gershaw |
Member of the House of Commons for Edmonton West | |
In office December 17, 1917 – September 15, 1921 | |
Preceded by | New district |
Succeeded by | Donald MacBeth Kennedy |
9th Mayor of Edmonton | |
In office December 10, 1906 – December 9, 1907 | |
Preceded by | Charles May |
Succeeded by | John Alexander McDougall |
Alderman on the Edmonton City Council | |
In office December 12, 1904 – December 10, 1906 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1878-01-03)January 3, 1878 Fort Qu'Appelle, North-West Territories, Canada |
Died | January 21, 1945(1945-01-21) (aged 67) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
Political party | Conservative Party of Canada |
Other political affiliations | Unionist Party of Canada, Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta |
Spouse | Janet Scott McDonald Lauder |
Profession | Lawyer, soldier |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Canada |
Branch/service | Canadian Army |
Years of service | 1899–1901 1906–1918 1940–1943 |
Rank | Major general |
Unit | Canadian Mounted Rifles 19th Alberta Dragoons |
Commands | 1st Canadian Brigade 49th Battalion (Edmonton Regiment), CEF |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order & Bar Volunteer Officers' Decoration |
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