Chan Gurney
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John Chandler "Chan" Gurney (May 21, 1896 – March 9, 1985) was an American businessman and politician from South Dakota. A Republican, he was most notable for his service as a U.S. Senator from 1939 to 1951.
Quick Facts Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Preceded by ...
Chan Gurney | |
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Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee | |
In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949 | |
Preceded by | None (position created) |
Succeeded by | Millard Tydings |
Secretary of the Senate Republican Conference | |
In office September 30, 1945 – January 3, 1946 | |
Leader | Wallace H. White Jr. |
Preceded by | Harold Hitz Burton |
Succeeded by | Milton Young |
United States Senator from South Dakota | |
In office January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1951 | |
Preceded by | Gladys Pyle |
Succeeded by | Francis H. Case |
Personal details | |
Born | (1896-05-21)May 21, 1896 Yankton, South Dakota, U.S. |
Died | March 9, 1985(1985-03-09) (aged 88) Yankton, South Dakota, U.S. |
Resting place | Yankton Cemetery, Yankton, SD |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Evelyn Bordeno (m. 1917-1985, his death) |
Children | 3 |
Occupation | Businessman |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917-1919 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Company A, 34th Engineer Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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