About James Corry
Lived 1895 – 1968 (aged 73). James Corry was a Canadian politician and farmer.
James Neilson Corry (15 February 1895 – 11 July 1968) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Britton, Ontario and became a farmer by occupation.
Corry served in the military during World War I with the 10th Canadian Infantry. He was wounded on two occasions during the war.
He was first elected to Parliament at the Perth riding in the 1949 general election. After one term in office he was defeated by Jay Monteith of the Progressive Conservative party in the 1953 federal election.
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Who was James Corry?
Canadian politician (1895-1968)
When was James Corry born?
James Corry was born on 15 February 1895 in Britton.
When did James Corry die?
James Corry died on 11 July 1968.
What was James Corry's occupation?
James Corry was a politician and farmer.
What nationality was James Corry?
James Corry was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: James Corry (Canadian politician)
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