James Patrick Sutton
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This article is about the American politician. For other people with the same name, see James Sutton (disambiguation).
James Patrick Sutton (October 31, 1915 – February 3, 2005) was an American politician and a member of the United States Congress from Tennessee.
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James Patrick Sutton | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 6th district | |
In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1955 | |
Preceded by | J. Percy Priest |
Succeeded by | Ross Bass |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 7th district | |
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1953 | |
Preceded by | W. Wirt Courtney |
Succeeded by | Tom J. Murray |
Personal details | |
Born | October 31, 1915 (1915-10-31) |
Died | February 3, 2005 (2005-02-04) (aged 89) |
Citizenship | United States |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Cumberland University Middle Tennessee State College |
Profession | Attorney |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross
Silver Star with oak leaf cluster Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1942 to 1946 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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