William G. Stigler
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William Grady Stigler (July 7, 1891 – August 21, 1952) was an American lawyer, World War I veteran, and politician who served four terms as and a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma from 1944 to 1952.
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William Grady Stigler | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 2nd district | |
In office March 28, 1944 – August 21, 1952 | |
Preceded by | John C. Nichols |
Succeeded by | Ed Edmondson |
Member of the Oklahoma Senate | |
In office 1924–1932 | |
Personal details | |
Born | July 7, 1891 (1891-07-07) Stigler, San Bois County, Indian Territory |
Died | August 21, 1952 (1952-08-22) (aged 61) Stigler, Haskell County, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Citizenship | American Choctaw Nation |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Ona Beller Stigler |
Children | Denyse Stigler Elaine Stigler |
Alma mater | Northeastern State College University of Oklahoma College of Law |
Profession | Attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1918-1919 (US Army) 1925-1938 (Oklahoma National Guard) |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Unit | 357th Infantry Regiment of the 90th Division |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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