16 Facts About Percy Klaehn

Percy Carl Klaehn was a Canadian educator, soldier, and politician who served as mayor of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan from 1963 to 1964.

Percy Klaehn served with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry during the First World War and was wounded at the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

At the start of the Second World War, Percy Klaehn joined the Saskatoon Light Infantry.

Percy Klaehn was named commander of The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa and took part in the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944.

Percy Klaehn later commanded the 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade in Belgium.

Percy Klaehn then went to England as commander of the Canadian School of Infantry.

Colonel Percy Klaehn returned to Canada in the fall of 1945 to assist with demobilization as regional administrator for the federal Department of Veterans Affairs in Saskatoon.

Percy Klaehn was named honorary lieutenant-colonel for the North Saskatchewan Regiment.

Between the First and Second World Wars, Percy Klaehn taught school in Saskatoon, North Battleford and Weyburn.

Percy Klaehn was a high school coach for Ethel Catherwood, who later won a gold medal for Canada in the high jump at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Percy Klaehn was elected to Saskatoon city council in a 1958 by-election and served on council until 1963.

Percy Klaehn was elected mayor following the resignation of Sidney Buckwold in 1963.

Percy Klaehn served as principal of Biggar Composite School and taught in Rosetown and Harris.

Percy Klaehn returned to Saskatoon after he retired from teaching and later died there at the age of 88.

Percy Klaehn is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery with Helen, who died in 1997.

Percy Klaehn was named an officer of the Order of the British Empire.