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Adair Blain

Australian politician

Died when: 88 years 158 days (1061 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

Adair Blain

Adair Macalister Blain (21 November 1894 – 28 April 1983) was an Australian politician and soldier.He represented the Division of Northern Territory in the House of Representatives from 1934 to 1949, albeit with limited voting rights.

He enlisted in the army during World War II and was captured by the Japanese after the Fall of Singapore, the only serving member of parliament to become a prisoner of war.


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