Wallace Samuel Bird
Canadian businessman and Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick
About Wallace Samuel Bird
Lived 1917 – 1971 (aged 53). Wallace Samuel Bird was a Canadian businessperson.
Wallace Samuel Bird (December 7, 1917 – October 2, 1971) was a Canadian businessman and the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick since Canadian Confederation.
Born in Marysville, New Brunswick, the son of Charles Bird, he started working with his father in the construction industry after finishing high school. During World War II, he worked with the Saint John Drydock and Shipbuilding Company converting ships to be used in the war. After the war, he started working for Mussens Limited, a Canadian construction equipment firm where he would become Executive Vice-president. In 1968, he was appointed Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick and served until his death in 1971.
In 1941, he married Phyllis Mildred Bailey. They had four children: Richard, David, Nancy, and Michael.
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Who was Wallace Samuel Bird?
Canadian businessman and Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick (1917-1971)
When was Wallace Samuel Bird born?
Wallace Samuel Bird was born on 7 December 1917 in Marysville, New Brunswick.
When did Wallace Samuel Bird die?
Wallace Samuel Bird died on 2 October 1971.
What was Wallace Samuel Bird's occupation?
Wallace Samuel Bird was a businessperson.
What nationality was Wallace Samuel Bird?
Wallace Samuel Bird was Canadian.
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