Austin Pelton
Austin Pelton | |
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Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Dewdney | |
In office May 5, 1983 – October 17, 1991 Serving with Norm Jacobsen (1986-1991) | |
Preceded by | George Mussallem |
Succeeded by | Riding Abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Vancouver, British Columbia | March 19, 1920
Died | February 19, 2003 Maple Ridge, British Columbia | (aged 82)
Political party | British Columbia Social Credit Party |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Years of service | 1941-1970 |
Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel |
Forbes Charles Austin Pelton (March 19, 1920[1] – February 19, 2003[2]) was a political figure in British Columbia. He represented Dewdney in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1983 to 1991 as a Social Credit member.
He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, the son of Forbes Buel Pelton and Kathleen Francis Austin, and was educated in Burnaby and at Western University. In 1942, he married Louise Ratcliffe. Pelton was an alderman for Maple Ridge, also serving as mayor. He was a big band singer and pianist in the late thirties.[3]
From 1941 to 1970, he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force and Canadian Air Force and retired as a Wing Commander (Lieutenant Colonel). Pelton was a member of the provincial cabinet, holding the position of Minister of the Environment.[1]
References
- ^ a b Normandin, P G (1986). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1986.
- ^ "Last Post: Death Notice". Legion Magazine. Retrieved 2012-02-16.[permanent dead link]
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