Hugo S. Sims Jr.
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Hugo Sheridan Sims Jr. (October 14, 1921 – July 9, 2004) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.
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Hugo Sheridan Sims Jr. | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1951 | |
Preceded by | John J. Riley |
Succeeded by | John J. Riley |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Orangeburg County | |
In office January 14, 1947 – April 15, 1948 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1921-10-14)October 14, 1921 Orangeburg, South Carolina |
Died | July 9, 2004(2004-07-09) (aged 82) Orangeburg, South Carolina |
Resting place | Orangeburg, South Carolina |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Wofford College (B.A.) University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D.) |
Profession | lawyer, businessman, journalist |
Awards | Silver Star, Distinguished Service Cross |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–45, 1951 |
Rank | ![]() |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
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