Dallas Schmidt
Dallas Wilbur Schmidt, DFC & Bar, (August 9, 1922 – November 22, 2007) was a Canadian fighter pilot and flying ace with the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. He later served in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1975 to 1982 as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party. During his time in public office he served as a cabinet minister in different portfolios in the government of Peter Lougheed.
Dallas Wilbur Schmidt | |
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Schmidt in RCAF uniform, c. 1945 | |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office March 25, 1975 – November 2, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | James Henderson |
| Succeeded by | Donald Sparrow |
| Constituency | Wetaskiwin-Leduc |
| Minister without Portfolio | |
| In office April 3, 1975 – August 29, 1976 | |
| Associate Minister of Energy and Natural Resources responsible for Public Lands | |
| In office August 30, 1976 – March 22, 1979 | |
| Minister of Agriculture | |
| In office March 23, 1979 – November 18, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Marvin Moore |
| Succeeded by | LeRoy Fjordbotten |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 9, 1922 Wetaskiwin, Alberta |
| Died | November 22, 2007 (aged 85) |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Occupation | Pilot, politician |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch/service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Years of service | January 8, 1942 - September 12, 1945 1951 - 1956 |
| Unit | EFTS No. 18, SFTS 15 OTU No. 2, Squadron 227, 236 and 404, |
Born in Camrose, Alberta, Schmidt grew up in Millet, Alberta.
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