Daniel John Proudfoot

Who is Daniel John Proudfoot?

Daniel John Proudfoot was an English-born soldier, educator and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Victoria City in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1949 to 1953 as a Liberal.

He was born in Aldershot, the son of James Proudfoot, a native of Scotland, and was educated in Scotland, at Ayr and Kelvinside. Proudfoot joined the Royal Scots Fusiliers and served during World War I. In 1917, Proudfoot married Elizabeth F. McWhitten. He retired from the army in 1926 and came to Canada in 1929. Proudfoot was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1953.