Paul Poisson (politician)
Paul Poisson | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1926–1934 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Philip Tellier |
| Succeeded by | Adélard Trottier |
| Constituency | Essex North |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 25, 1887 Belle River, Ontario |
| Died | December 3, 1983 (aged 96) Tecumseh, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Gertrude Connor (m. 1910) |
| Children | 8 |
| Occupation | Doctor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canadian |
| Branch/service | Canadian Army Medical Corps |
| Years of service | 1914-1918, 1940-1945 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Flers–Courcelette |
| Awards | Military Cross |
Paul Poisson MC VD KSG (July 25, 1887 – December 3, 1983), was the first mayor of the town of Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada in 1921. He also served in the Ontario Legislature from 1926 to 1934. He served in the cabinet of George Stewart Henry as a Minister without Portfolio. A veteran of both World War I and World War II, he was awarded the Military Cross for his contribution in the Coucelette Campaign in 1915. He also served as President Medical Board M.D. No. 1 at Medical Headquarters Ottawa, as Officer Commanding Montreal Military Hospital. Prior to politics and military service, Poisson ran a medical practice in Sandwich East, currently the Town of Tecumseh.