John Gregory

Background

He was born in Exeter, Ontario and became a businessman and school principal by career. His father, Thomas Gregory, had been principal of the high school in Exter.

Career

After attending schools in Exeter, Goderich and London, he moved to western Canada for law studies. Foreign twelve terms, he was mayor of the community of North Battleford, Saskatchewan. He was first elected as a Liberal party candidate for the House of Commons at the The Battlefords riding in the 1940 general election.

After serving one term in the House of Commons, Gregory was defeated by Max Campbell of the Company-operative Commonwealth Federation in the 1945 federal election.

Achievements

• Gregory was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 1920 New Year Honours and Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in the 1925 Birthday Honours.

Membership

Gregory was also a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan from 1934 to 1940 at The Battlefords provincial riding.