Canadian Minister of Militia and Defence during World War I
For other people of the same name, see Sam Hughes (disambiguation).
The Honourable
Sir Sam Hughes
KCB PC
Minister of Militia and Defence
In office 10 October 1911 – 12 October 1916
Prime Minister
Robert Laird Borden
Preceded by
Frederick William Borden
Succeeded by
Albert Edward Kemp
Member of Parliament for Victoria North
In office 11 February 1892 – 2 November 1904
Preceded by
John Augustus Barron
Succeeded by
none
Member of Parliament for Victoria
In office 3 November 1904 – 24 August 1921
Preceded by
none
Succeeded by
John Jabez Thurston
Personal details
Born
(1853-01-08)January 8, 1853 Solina, Darlington, Canada West
Died
August 24, 1921(1921-08-24) (aged 68) Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Political party
Unionist
Other political affiliations
Liberal-Conservative
Spouse
Mary Burk
Alma mater
Toronto Normal School, University of Toronto
Profession
Teacher, editor
Military service
Allegiance
Canadian Militia
Years of service
1866 - 1916
Rank
Bugler Captain Lieutenant Colonel Honourary Lieutenant General
Unit
49th Hastings Battalion 45th West Durham Battalion Warren's Scouts
Commands
45th West Durham Battalion
Battles/wars
Fenian Raids (1870)
Second Boer War
Karoo Expedition
Battle of Faber's Put
First World War
Sir Samuel Hughes, KCB, PC (January 8, 1853 – August 23, 1921) was the Canadian Minister of Militia and Defence during World War I. He was notable for being the last Liberal-Conservative cabinet minister, until he was dismissed from his cabinet post.
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