Samuel Rosborough Balcom
| Samuel Rosborough Balcom | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Halifax | |
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In office 1950 – 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Gordon Benjamin Isnor |
| Succeeded by | Robert McCleave |
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In office 1953 – 1957 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 24, 1888 Port Dufferin, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | May 4, 1981 |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Profession |
businessman pharmacist |
Samuel Rosborough Balcom (March 24, 1888 in Port Dufferin, Nova Scotia, Canada – May 4, 1981) was a Canadian politician, businessman and pharmacist. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in a 19 June 1950 by-election as a Member of the Liberal Party representing the riding of Halifax, after Isnor was called to the Senate. He was re-elected in 1953 and defeated in 1957. Prior to his federal political experience, he was a commanding officer in medical stores during World War II between 1942 and 1942. Between 1944 and 1945, he was Chief Medical Stores Inspection Officer in the Canadian Army.
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