Samuel Rosborough Balcom | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Halifax | |
| In office 1950–1953 | |
| Preceded by | Gordon Benjamin Isnor |
| Succeeded by | Robert McCleave |
| In office 1953–1957 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 24, 1888 Port Dufferin, Nova Scotia |
| Died | May 4, 1981 (aged 93) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Profession | Businessman pharmacist |
Samuel Rosborough Balcom (March 24, 1888 – May 4, 1981) was a Canadian politician, businessman and pharmacist. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in a June 19, 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.