Historical timeline of Legislative Assembly Sergeants-at-Arms

1st to 16th Parliament

born in Montreal and raised in London, Ontario
held the Sergeant-at-Arms role for more than 56 years
received the Order of the Imperial Star Medal
saw the Legislature move in 1893 from Front Street to its current premises at Queen's Park
served in 16 Parliaments under eight Premiers, 13 Lieutenant Governors, and 15 Speakers
his apartment at the Legislature was part of the offices in the west wing that were destroyed in 1909 during a fire at Queen's Park
died on September 14, 1924, in his apartment at Queen's Park

born in Campbellford, Ontario
graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada
worked as a surveyor and an engineer in the west
served in the Northwest Rebellion, Boer War, and World War I
upon his retirement, the Sergeant-at-Arms position changed to part-time and no longer required a military background
was the last Sergeant-at-Arms to have an apartment at the Legislature

the original wooden mace of Upper Canada that was seized by the Americans during the War of 1812 was returned during his tenure
the mace was returned to the House on February 20, 1935
received a a Victoria Cross medal for bravery in World War I in France
following his tenure as Sergeant-at-Arms, he was the governor of the Don Jail until his death

born in Colborne, Ontario
served in World War I and was awarded a Victoria Cross medal for bravery in France
first Sergeant-at-Arms to eject a member, Leopold Macaulay, from the Legislature (reporters at that time called it "the wildest scene in the history of the Legislature")

born in England
awarded a Victoria Cross medal in World War I for bravery in France when he was 18 years old for going into "no man's land" to rescue a comrade (also won the Distinguished Conduct Medal)
after the war, he settled in Toronto and became a streetcar conductor
first served as an information clerk for 19 years before being appointed the Sergeant-at- Arms

born in London, England
served as a major with the East Surrey Regiment and served in World War I
awarded a Victoria Cross medal for bravery in Belgium
as a result of the war, he had a permanent eye injury
came to Canada on a peace mission promoting international friendship
worked at the Ontario Securities Commission before being appointed the Sergeant-at-Arms

born in London, England
had a career in photography that took him to Canada
joined the Canadian military and served in World War II
resumed his career in photography after the military
helped found the Photography Arts Program at Ryerson University (now known as Toronto Metropolitan University)
was the program's director and chairman until he retired in 1969
following retirement, he was appointed Sergeant-at-Arms in August 1972

was 30 years old when appointed and the youngest Sergeant-at-Arms in the Commonwealth
following his 1996 retirement, his former position was split into two:
the new Sergeant-at-Arms would be responsible for planning, developing, and directing a comprehensive security program and for all parliamentary ceremonial and House protocol activities
the new position of Chief of Security would report to the Sergeant-at-Arms and ultimately the Speaker, as well as be responsible for establishing and directing a new Legislative Security Service

spent 29 years with the RCMP
had a variety of roles in the RCMP, including in General Detachment, Highway Patrol, Tactical Troop Commander, and Emergency Response Team both as a member and commander

born in Hamilton, Ontario
Ontario’s first female Sergeant-at-Arms
spent 34 years with the Halton Regional Police Service, with the last 12 as Inspector
worked in the Ontario Ministry of Education, Provincial Schools Branch, developing safety and security policies and procedures
awarded Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Governor General's Medal of Merit

born in Carlisle, England
joined the British army’s Royal Military Police at age 18 and served six years policing in the UK, Canada, and Germany
after immigrating to Canada, graduated with a diploma in criminology, a business degree (honours) and a master’s degree in policing policy and leadership
spent 31 years with the Medicine Hat Police Service and worked in a provincial organized crime team, 12 years on a tactical team, and retired as an inspector
was awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, the King Charles lll Coronation medal, and the Governor General's Medal of Merit