U.S. Congressman. During World War II, he served in the United States Army Air Corps, (1943-46). After the war, he graduated from Ball State University Indiana, in 1950 and attended Yale University, (1961-62). Relocating to California, he was an associate professor of political science, at Long Beach City College, (1966-75). Entering politics, he was a Lakewood City Councilman, (1966-74) and Mayor of Lakewood, (1968-70, 72-74). In 1975, he was elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fourth and to the Ninety-fifth Congresses, serving until 1979. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he lived in retirement until his death at age 63.
U.S. Congressman. During World War II, he served in the United States Army Air Corps, (1943-46). After the war, he graduated from Ball State University Indiana, in 1950 and attended Yale University, (1961-62). Relocating to California, he was an associate professor of political science, at Long Beach City College, (1966-75). Entering politics, he was a Lakewood City Councilman, (1966-74) and Mayor of Lakewood, (1968-70, 72-74). In 1975, he was elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fourth and to the Ninety-fifth Congresses, serving until 1979. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he lived in retirement until his death at age 63.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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