Bill Kempling

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William James Kempling (February 5, 1921 – May 20, 1996) was a Canadian politician. Born in Grimsby, Ontario, he represented the electoral districts of Halton—Wentworth in the Canadian House of Commons from 1972 to 1979, and Burlington from 1979 to 1993.

He was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada. Kempling is perhaps best known for being a Veteran of WW2 and Japanese POW who escaped to freedom through the jungles of Burma.

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• Synopsis of federal political experience from the Library of Parliament

Preceded by John B. Morison	Member of Parliament for Halton—Wentworth 1972-1979	Succeeded by last member, riding abolished in 1976
Preceded by first member, riding created in 1976	Member of Parliament for Burlington 1979-1993	Succeeded by Paddy Torsney