Nelson Spenser
| Nelson Spencer | |
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Spencer pictured c. 1931
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| MLA for Vancouver City | |
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In office 1928–1933 |
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| MLA for Medicine Hat | |
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In office 1913–1921 |
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| Preceded by | Charles R. Mitchell |
| Succeeded by |
Perren Baker William Johnston |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
7 December 1876 York County, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died | 30 September 1943 (aged 66) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Political party | Conservative |
Nelson Charles Spencer (7 December 1876 – 30 September 1943) was a merchant, provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada, and a lieutenant colonel with the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) in World War I.
Spencer was born in York County, New Brunswick, to Amelia Caroline (née Price) and William Spencer, and raised at Bloomfield Ridge, Stanley Parish.
Spencer first served in municipal politics as a Tory party Mayor of Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Nelson Spencer was an Orangeman, and in 1910 belonged to Carnduff, Saskatchewan, Loyal Orange Lodge No.1561 where he served as the County Master for that jurisdiction. Later he transferred to 'Medicine Hat' L.O.L. 1549.
Spencer was elected to the Alberta Legislature in the 1913 Alberta general election. He defeated Liberal cabinet minister Charles R. Mitchell in an upset victory by 10 votes. Mitchell would be the only cabinet minister defeated in that election. Spencer would be acclaimed in the 1917 Alberta general election under section 38 of the Elections Act that stipulates an incumbent member involved in active overseas duty with the Canadian Forces in World War I would be automatically returned to his district without being contested. Spencer retired from the Legislature after two terms in office.
Spencer belonged to the 21st Alberta Hussars prior to the Great War of 1914–1919. During the war he was given command of the newly created 175th 'Medicine Hat' Battalion and appointed to the rank of lieutenant-colonel. This unit was later broken up as its members were required to reinforce other units at the front. He commanded the 31st 'Alberta' Battalion from October 6, 1918, to December 1, 1918. For his war service he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order, and after the war he returned to the militia as commanding officer of the 1st Battalion, the Alberta Regiment in Medicine Hat.
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