Paul Poisson | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1926–1934 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Philip Tellier |
| Succeeded by | Adélard Trottier |
| Constituency | Essex North |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 25, 1887 Belle River, Ontario |
| Died | December 3, 1983 (aged 96) Tecumseh, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Gertrude Connor (m. 1910) |
| Children | 8 |
| Occupation | Doctor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canadian |
| Branch/service | Canadian Army Medical Corps |
| Years of service | 1914-1918, 1940-1945 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Flers–Courcelette |
| Awards | Military Cross |
Paul Poisson MC VD KSG (July 25, 1887 – December 3, 1983), was the first mayor of the town of Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada in 1921.[1] He also served in the Ontario Legislature from 1926 to 1934. He served in the cabinet of George Stewart Henry as a Minister without Portfolio.[1] A veteran of both World War I and World War II, he was awarded the Military Cross for his contribution in the Coucelette Campaign in 1915.[1] He also served as President Medical Board M.D. No. 1 at Medical Headquarters Ottawa, as Officer Commanding Montreal Military Hospital.[2] Prior to politics and military service, Poisson ran a medical practice in Sandwich East, currently the Town of Tecumseh.