William Griesinger
William Griesinger | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1945–1959 | |
| Preceded by | George Bennett |
| Succeeded by | Maurice Bélanger |
| Constituency | Windsor—Sandwich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 20, 1895 Windsor, Ontario |
| Died | April 19, 1978 (aged 82) Windsor, Ontario |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Mary Adele Allen |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canadian |
| Branch/service | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
| Years of service | 1914-1971 |
| Rank | Major, Lt. Colonel |
| Unit | 19th Battalion (Major) |
| Commands | The Essex and Kent Scottish (Lt. Colonel) |
| Battles/wars | Vimy Ridge |
| Awards | Military Cross |
William Griesinger MC (June 20, 1895 – April 16, 1978) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1945 to 1959 who represented the southwestern riding of Windsor—Sandwich. He was a cabinet minister in the governments of George Drew, Thomas Kennedy and Leslie Frost.