Name John Clark Education University of Toronto Years of service 1914- 1919 Spouse Jean McGillivray | Service/branch Canadian Army Died January 18, 1976 Preceded by riding created Role Member of Parliament Succeeded by Wilfred Hanbury | |
Preceded by E. Gordon Gowling, K.C. Full Name John Arthur Clark Born 8 June 1886
Dundas, Ontario ( 1886-06-08 ) Profession barrister and solicitor Political party Conservative Party of Canada Awards Order of St Michael and St George, Distinguished Service Order | ||
Preceded by Sanford Johnston Crowe | ||
Brigadier General John Arthur Clark, (8 June 1886 – 18 January 1976) was a Conservative member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Dundas, Ontario and became a barrister and solicitor.
Clark attended secondary school in Vancouver, then studied at the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall Law School, earning Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degrees. During his career, he was part of the law firm Wilson and Clark. He served as a soldier during World War I, from 1914 to 1918 as commander of the 72nd Seaforth Highlanders and from 1918 to the war's end with the 7th Canadian Brigade (3rd Canadian Division). His awards include the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) and the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) with two Bars.
He was first elected to Parliament at the Burrard riding in the 1921 general election. With riding boundary changes, Clark became a candidate for Vancouver—Burrard and won election there in 1925 and 1926. After completing his third House of Commons term, the 16th Canadian Parliament, Clark left federal politics and did not seek re-election in the 1930 election.
Clark served as president of the Canadian Bar Association from 1951–52.