John Everett Lyle Streight
John Everett Lyle Streight | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for York West | |
| In office 1935–1940 | |
| Preceded by | James Lawson |
| Succeeded by | Rodney Adamson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 15, 1880 Islington, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | June 2, 1955 (aged 74) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Profession | Soldier |
Colonel John Everett Lyle Streight MC (August 15, 1880 – June 2, 1955) was a Canadian lumber merchant, military officer and politician.[1]
Biography
Streight's was born and kept a home in
South African War at the dawn of the 20th century and also saw action in World War I in which he was captured and became a prisoner of war.[1][2]
In the 1930s he served as
Streight first ran for federal office in the
References
- ^ a b c d "Streight, John Everett Lyle". The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada Regimental Museum and Archive. 1 March 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
- ^ a b c "Col. J.E.L. Streight Funeral Saturday", Toronto Daily Star, June 2, 1955
- ^ EGGLESTON, WILFRID. "Canada's Part in the Coronation | Maclean's | MAY 1st, 1937". Maclean's | The Complete Archive. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
External links
- ETOBICOKE HISTORY CORNER: Col. Streight led an honourable life in Islington
- John Everett Lyle Streight – Parliament of Canada biography
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