Samuel Rosborough Balcom (March 24, 1888 – May 4, 1981) was a Canadian politician, businessman and pharmacist. He was elected to the

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in a June 19, 1950 by-election as a Member of the

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representing the riding of Halifax, after Isnor was called to the

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. He was re-elected in 1953 and defeated in 1957. Prior to his federal political experience, he was a commanding officer in medical stores during

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between 1942 and 1942. Between 1944 and 1945, he was chief medical stores inspection officer in the

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Electoral record

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* 1888 births 1981 deaths Canadian pharmacists Liberal Party of Canada MPs Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Nova Scotia {{NovaScotia-politician-stub