William Switzer
Bill Switzer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office March 29, 1965 – June 30, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Norman Willmore |
| Succeeded by | Robert Dowling |
| Constituency | Edson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Alexander Switzer September 21, 1920 |
| Died | June 30, 1969 (aged 48) |
| Party | Liberal (provincial) Liberal (federal) |
| Spouse | Vivian Gertrude McLeod |
| Alma mater | University of Alberta |
| Occupation | pharmacist and politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch/service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940-1945 |
| Rank | Flight lieutenant |
| Unit | 193 Squadron |
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William "Bill" Alexander Switzer (September 21, 1920 – June 30, 1969) was a Canadian politician from Alberta. He served as a pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War and upon returning to Canada was elected Mayor of Hinton, Alberta, and later a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1965 to 1969 as a member of the opposition in the Liberal caucus. Two years after his death the Government of Alberta named William A. Switzer Provincial Park in his honour.