Chester F. Gannon (April 19, 1888 – January 17, 1963)[3] was a United States Republican politician.[4]
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 8th district | |
|---|---|
| In office January 4, 1943 - January 3, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | John Edward Cain |
| Succeeded by | Gordon A. Fleury |
| In office January 4, 1937 - January 6, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | Roy J. Nielsen |
| Succeeded by | John Edward Cain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 19, 1888 Truckee, California |
| Died | January 17, 1963 (aged 74) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ruth Oakley |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Gannon was born in Truckee, California, and served in the United States Army during World War I.[5] He was a member of the California state legislature and in 1940 was a member of the Assembly Investigating Committee on Interference With the Legislature.
References
edit- ^ The New Republic. Republic Publishing Company. 1944.
- ^ California, American Legion of. Reports to the Annual Convention.
- ^ "Journal of the Senate of the State of California, Volume 1". California. Legislature. Senate. 1963. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
- ^ Join California: Election History for the State of California. Accessed 27 June 2013
- ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
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