Bill Switzer | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
In office March 29, 1965 – June 30, 1969 | |
Preceded by | Norman Willmore |
Succeeded by | Robert Dowling |
Constituency | Edson |
Personal details | |
Born | William Alexander Switzer September 21, 1920 Edson, Alberta |
Died | June 30, 1969 | (aged 48)
Political party | Liberal (provincial) Liberal (federal) |
Spouse | Vivian Gertrude McLeod |
Residence | Hinton, Alberta |
Alma mater | University of Alberta |
Occupation | pharmacist and politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Canada |
Branch/service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Years of service | 1940-1945 |
Rank | Flight lieutenant |
Unit | 193 Squadron |
William "Bill" Alexander Switzer (September 21, 1920 – June 30, 1969) was a Canadian politician from Alberta. He served as a pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War and upon returning to Canada was elected Mayor of Hinton, Alberta, and later a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1965 to 1969 as a member of the opposition in the Liberal caucus. Two years after his death the Government of Alberta named William A. Switzer Provincial Park in his honour.