John Francis Buckley
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John Francis Buckley was a barrister, soldier, and Canadian federal politician.
Buckley served in World War I
with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
from 1915 to 1918.
Buckley ran for the Canadian House of Commons
and was elected in the 1930 Canadian federal election
. He defeated Incumbent Donald Ferdinand Kellner
in a close 3 way race. Buckley would die a year into his term on November 27, 1931.
Buckley served in World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry is one of the three regular force infantry regiments of the Canadian Army. The regiment is composed of four battalions including a primary reserve battalion, for a total of 2,000 soldiers...
from 1915 to 1918.
Buckley ran for the Canadian House of Commons
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
and was elected in the 1930 Canadian federal election
Canadian federal election, 1930
The Canadian federal election of 1930 was held on July 28, 1930 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 17th Parliament of Canada...
. He defeated Incumbent Donald Ferdinand Kellner
Donald Ferdinand Kellner
Donald Ferdinand Kellner was a politician from Alberta, Canada.Kellner was elected as a Progressive to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1921 Canadian federal election in the Edmonton East. He defeated Joseph Clarke and incumbent Henry Arthur Mackie in a 3 way race to serve his first term in...
in a close 3 way race. Buckley would die a year into his term on November 27, 1931.