William Derwood Cann Jr.
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William Derwood Cann Jr. (September 12, 1919 – July 12, 2010), was a World War II lieutenant colonel who subsequently became a college professor, manufacturing executive, and the interim mayor of Monroe in Ouachita Parish in northeastern Louisiana.
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William Derwood Cann Jr. | |
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Mayor of Monroe, Ouachita Parish Louisiana, USA | |
In office October 1978 – April 1979 | |
Preceded by | W. L. "Jack" Howard |
Succeeded by | Robert E. "Bob" Powell |
Member of the Monroe City School Board | |
In office 1968–1972 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1919-09-12)September 12, 1919 Esperance Plantation Ouachita Parish |
Died | July 12, 2010(2010-07-12) (aged 90) Monroe, Louisiana |
Resting place | Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Arabella Bancroft Cann |
Children | Vada Montgomery Arabella Cann |
Alma mater | Ouachita Parish High School University of Louisiana at Monroe |
Occupation | United States Army officer Businessman |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army United States Army Reserve |
Years of service | 1943–1956 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | 101st Airborne Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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