John A. Lee
New Zealand politician (1891-1982) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named John Lee, see John Lee (disambiguation).
John Alfred Alexander Lee DCM (31 October 1891 – 13 June 1982) was a New Zealand politician and writer. He is one of the more prominent avowed socialists in New Zealand's political history.
Quick Facts DCM, Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Grey Lynn ...
John A. Lee | |
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Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Grey Lynn | |
In office 2 December 1931 – 25 September 1943 | |
Preceded by | John Fletcher |
Succeeded by | Fred Hackett |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Auckland East | |
In office 7 December 1922 – 14 November 1928 | |
Preceded by | Clutha Mackenzie |
Succeeded by | James Donald |
Personal details | |
Born | (1891-10-31)31 October 1891 Dunedin, New Zealand |
Died | 13 June 1982(1982-06-13) (aged 90) Auckland, New Zealand |
Political party | Democratic Labour Party (1940–49) Labour Party (1919–40) |
Spouse | Mollie Lee |
Awards | Distinguished Conduct Medal |
Military service | |
Allegiance | New Zealand Army |
Years of service | 1916-18 |
Rank | Private |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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Lee was elected as a member of parliament in 1922. After the Labour Party's victory in 1935, Lee was passed over for appointment to cabinet, instead becoming an under-secretary. He became a critic of the leadership of his party and was expelled in 1940, subsequently founding his own left-wing party, the Democratic Labour Party. He lost his parliamentary seat at the 1943 election.