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 World War II and Japanese prisoner-of-war who escaped to freedom through the jungles of Burma.
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| 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 |