Sir Sam Hughes, 1953-1921
1892
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Soldier, journalist, imperialist and Member of Parliament for Lindsay from 1892 to 1921, Sam Hughes helped to create a distinctively Canadian Army. As Minister of Militia and Defence (1911-1916) he raised the Canadian Expeditionary Force which fought in World War I, and was knighted for his services. Disagreements with his colleagues and subordinates forced his retirement from the Cabinet in 1916.
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The City of Kawartha Lakes
In Lindsay, on the north side of Kent Street West,
in front of the Lindsay Armouries
N 44 21.243 W 78 44.517
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