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Carl Zeidler
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Carl Frederick Zeidler (January 4, 1908 ā December 11, 1942) was an American politician and the mayor of the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from 1940 to 1942, winning election by unseating six-term Socialist mayor Dan Hoan. After just two years in office Zeidler resigned his position as mayor to enlist in the United States Navy Reserve to fight in World War II. His merchant marine ship and all hands were lost off the coast of South Africa in December 1942.
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Quick Facts Mayor of Milwaukee, Preceded by ...
Carl Zeidler | |
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Mayor of Milwaukee | |
In office April 15, 1940 ā April 8, 1942 | |
Preceded by | Dan Hoan |
Succeeded by | John Bohn |
Personal details | |
Born | Carl Frederick Zeidler (1908-01-04)January 4, 1908 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | December 11, 1942(1942-12-11) (aged 34) SS La Salle, off South Africa |
Cause of death | Killed in action |
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Assistant city attorney, politician |
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