Samuel James Hungerford
Canadian Railway Executive
About Samuel James Hungerford
Lived 1872 – 1955 (aged 83).
Samuel James Hungerford, CMG (16 July 1872 – 7 October 1955) was a Canadian railway executive. He was president of Canadian National Railway from 1934 to 1941, having been head of the system since 1932.
From 1937 to 1941, Hungerford was the first president of Trans-Canada Airlines. During the Second World War, he was president of the crown corporation National Railway Munitions. He was appointed CMG for his wartime services.
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Who was Samuel James Hungerford?
Canadian Railway Executive
When was Samuel James Hungerford born?
Samuel James Hungerford was born on 16 July 1872.
When did Samuel James Hungerford die?
Samuel James Hungerford died on 7 October 1955.
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