Monte Basbas

Monte George Basbas (May 6, 1921 – May 25, 2013) was an American lawyer and politician who served as mayor of Newton, Massachusetts from 1966 to 1971.^[1]

Monte Basbas
Mayor of Newton, Massachusetts
In office January 1, 1966 – December 31, 1971
Preceded by	Donald L. Gibbs
Succeeded by	Theodore D. Mann
Personal details
Born	Monte George Basbas (1921-05-06)May 6, 1921 Manchester, New Hampshire
Died	May 25, 2013(2013-05-25) (aged 92) Concord, Massachusetts
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Audrey Vagiates ​ (m. 1948)​
Education	Dartmouth College (BA) Boston University (LLB)
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army Army Air Forces United States Air Force
Years of service	1942–1947 (USAAF) 1947–1959 (USAF)
Rank	Captain
Battles/wars	World War II Pacific theater
Awards	Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (2)