Curtis Boozman
American politician (1898–1979)
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Curtis Earl Boozman (July 24, 1898 – April 22, 1979) was an American politician.[2] A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1952 to 1956 and again from 1960 to 1964.[3]
July 24, 1898
Curtis Boozman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1952–1956 | |
| In office 1960–1964 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Curtis Earl Boozman July 24, 1898 Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | April 22, 1979 (aged 80) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marion Boozman[1] |
| Children | 1[1] |
Life and career
Boozman was born in Oklahoma, the son of James and Mary Boozman.[4] He served in the United States National Guard at the Mexican border in 1916, and was given the M. C. Gehr Blue Cap Award by the American Legion.[1] He served in the armed forces during World War I and World War II.[5][6]
Boozman served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1952 to 1956 and again from 1960 to 1964.[3]
Death
Boozman died on April 22, 1979, at the Natchitoches Parish Hospital in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at the age of 80.[1]
