John Alfred Alexander Lee DCM was a New Zealand politician and writer. He is one of the more prominent avowed socialists in New Zealand's political history.
Lee was elected as a member of parliament in 1922. Wikipedia
Born: October 31, 1891, Dunedin, New Zealand
Died: June 13, 1982 (age 90 years), Auckland, New Zealand
Books: Children of the Poor, The John A. Lee diaries 1936-1940, Soldier, and more
Previous offices: Member of the New Zealand Parliament (1931–1943) and Member of the New Zealand Parliament (1922–1928)
Party: New Zealand Labour Party
Organization founded: Democratic Labour Party
Years of service: 1916-18