Harry Archibald
Canadian politician, foreman and seaman
About Harry Archibald
Lived 1910 – 1965 (aged 54). Harry Archibald was a Canadian politician, construction foreman, military personnel, seaman and foreman.
Harry Grenfell Archibald (September 21, 1910 – September 1965) was a Canadian politician, foreman and seaman. He was born in Wynot, Saskatchewan. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1945 as a member of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation for the riding of Skeena.
A sympathiser of Trotskyism, Archibald was a covert member of the Revolutionary Workers' Party during part of his term in Parliament. He was defeated in the elections of 1949 and 1953. Between 1943 and 1945, he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Leading Aircraftman.
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Who was Harry Archibald?
Canadian politician, foreman and seaman
When was Harry Archibald born?
Harry Archibald was born on 21 September 1910 in Emerald No. 277.
When did Harry Archibald die?
Harry Archibald died on 1 September 1965.
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Harry Archibald was a politician, construction foreman, military personnel, seaman and foreman.
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Harry Archibald was Canadian.
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