About Roland J. Smith Jr.
Lived 1921 – 1995 (aged 74). Roland J. Smith Jr. was a New Zealand politician and peace activist.
Ronald Joseph Smith (2 May 1921 – 16 June 1995) was a notable New Zealand public servant, communist and peace activist.
He was born in Wellington, New Zealand, in 1921, and educated at Wellington College. He died in Wellington in 1995.
He stood unsuccessfully for the Communist Party for the electorate in , , , , and .
He wrote Working class son : my fight against capitalism and war : memoirs, which was published in 1994.
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Who was Roland J. Smith Jr.?
Public servant, communist, peace activist
When was Roland J. Smith Jr. born?
Roland J. Smith Jr. was born on 2 May 1921.
When did Roland J. Smith Jr. die?
Roland J. Smith Jr. died on 16 June 1995.
What was Roland J. Smith Jr.'s occupation?
Roland J. Smith Jr. was a politician and peace activist.
What nationality was Roland J. Smith Jr.?
Roland J. Smith Jr. was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Roland J. Smith Jr.
· DBpedia: Ron Smith (peace activist)
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