Walter W. Powers
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 - 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]
Walter W. Powers | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 8th district | |
| In office November 27, 1962 - November 30, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | William Adolphus “Jimmy” Hicks |
| Succeeded by | Alfred C. Siegler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 2, 1922 Escalon, California |
| Died | May 25, 1985 (aged 62) Sacramento, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Elma E. "Lynn" Barger
(after 1948) |
| Children | 1 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
References
- "JoinCalifornia – Walter W. Powers". www.joincalifornia.com. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- Vassar, Alexander C., The Legislators of California – Appendix D
- "Walter Powers – Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
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