Lewis F. Sherman

Lewis F. Sherman (February 10, 1917 – November 22, 1974) was a member of the California State Senate for the 8th district (1967 to 1971^[1]), helping to keep B.A.R.T. financed.^[2] During World War II, he served in the United States Army flying 90 missions over Europe. After his term as state senator, he was assigned as a municipal judge and a Superior Court judge by Governor Reagan.^[3]

Lewis F. Sherman
Member of the California Senate from the 8th district
In office January 2, 1967 – January 4, 1971
Preceded by	Virgil O'Sullivan
Succeeded by	John W. Holmdahl
Personal details
Born	(1917-02-10)February 10, 1917 Glasgow, Montana, U.S.
Died	November 22, 1974(1974-11-22) (aged 57) Alameda, California, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Mary Maxwell
Children	2
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	World War II

References

1. "Join California - Lewis F. Sherman". joincalifornia.com.
2. "A History of BART: The Project Begins | bart.gov". www.bart.gov. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
3. Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.