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Walter W. Powers

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Walter W. Powers
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 8th district
In office
November 27, 1962 – November 30, 1974
Preceded byWilliam Adolphus “Jimmy” Hicks
Succeeded byAlfred C. Siegler
Personal details
Born(1922-09-02)September 2, 1922
Escalon, California
DiedMay 25, 1985(1985-05-25) (aged 62)
Sacramento, California
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Elma E. "Lynn" Barger
(after 1948)
Children1
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Battles/warsWorld War II

Walter W. Powers (September 2, 1922 – May 25, 1985)[1] a former Councilman and Mayor of North Sacramento, served in the California legislature as an Assemblyman from November 27, 1962 to November 30, 1974, losing the Democratic primary in 1974 and, attempting a comeback in 1982, losing the Republican primary in that year. During World War II he served in the United States Marine Corps.[2] He received the Distinguished Flying Cross Award for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight, in actions against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "JoinCalifornia – Walter W. Powers". www.joincalifornia.com. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  2. ^ Vassar, Alexander C., The Legislators of California – Appendix D
  3. ^ "Walter Powers – Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2020-05-19.