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A. G. L. McNaughton, soldier and scientist

Lieutenant-General A. G. L. McNaughton in March 1942 (Department of National Defence).
Lieutenant-General A. G. L. McNaughton in March 1942 (Department of National Defence). LGen Andrew McNaughton, 1942 · Unknown author · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.
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A. G. L. McNaughton (1887–1966), born in Moosomin in today’s Saskatchewan, played a notable role in Canadian life as a scientist, soldier, politician and diplomat. He served as an artillery officer in the First World War, co-invented the forerunner of radar, led the National Research Council, and represented Canada in senior diplomatic roles after the Second World War.

Scope & context

McNaughton’s significance as recognized in his 2026 designation, not a full military history.

Sources behind this record

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A. G. L. McNaughton National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada

Historical importance; plaque text