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Joe M. Kilgore
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"Joe Kilgore" redirects here. For the basketball player, see Joe Kilgore (basketball).
Joe Madison Kilgore (December 10, 1918 – February 10, 1999) was an American lawyer, politician, and decorated World War II veteran who served five terms as a U.S. Representative from Texas's 15th congressional district from 1955 to 1965.
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Joe Madison Kilgore | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 15th district | |
In office January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1965 | |
Preceded by | Lloyd Bentsen |
Succeeded by | Kika de la Garza |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from Hidalgo County | |
In office 1947–1955 | |
Preceded by | Eugene Harrell |
Succeeded by | John Taylor Ellis, Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | (1918-12-10)December 10, 1918 Brownwood, Texas, U.S. |
Died | February 10, 1999(1999-02-10) (aged 80) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
Resting place | Texas State Cemetery in Austin |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Jane Redman Kilgore |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Awards | Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medal with two Oak leaf clusters |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army Air Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II Mediterranean Theater of Operations |
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