McNaughton, Andrew George Latta (1887–1966)

Canadian soldier and administrator. On the outbreak of World War II in 1939, he commanded the 1st Division Canadian Overseas Force. He commanded the Canadian Corps 1940–42, and was commander-in-chief 1942–44. He was minister of defence 1945, during a crisis over the voluntary system for overseas service.

McNaughton was born in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, and educated in engineering at McGill University. Having entered the army in 1910, he served throughout World War I. He was army chief of staff 1929–35, with the rank of major general. He retired from the army in 1944, with the rank of general. He was permanent Canadian delegate to the United Nations, president of the Canadian Atomic Energy Control Board 1946–48, and chair of the Canadian section of the International Joint Commission, 1950–62.