Bruce McLeod

Bruce McLeod (3 August 1890 – 6 February 1966) was a member of the suicide squad in 1950 appointed to vote for the abolition of the New Zealand Legislative Council.

Early life McLeod was born on 3 August 1890 in Foxton, New Zealand. He received his education in Makomako (near Aotea Harbour) and Pahiatua.

Military McLeod was part of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade during World War I. He lost an arm in the war. He joined the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association in 1927, as part of the suicide squad nominated by the First National Government in 1950 to vote for the abolition of the Council. Most of the new members (like McLeod) were appointed on 22 June 1950, and served until 31 December 1950 when the Council was abolished. In 1953, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal.

Family and death On 4 April 1928, Margaret Falconer and McLeod married at St Paul's Presbyterian Church in Pahiatua. They were to have three sons. McLeod died on 6 February 1966.