Donald D. Doyle
American politician
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Donald D. Doyle (February 6, 1915 – January 31, 2011)[1] served in the California legislature and during World War II he served in the United States Marine Corps.[2]
Preceded byRobert Condon
Succeeded byJerome Waldie
BornFebruary 6, 1915
Dinuba, California, U.S.
DiedJanuary 31, 2011 (aged 95)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Donald D. Doyle | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 10th district | |
| In office January 5, 1953 - January 5, 1959 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Condon |
| Succeeded by | Jerome Waldie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 6, 1915 Dinuba, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 31, 2011 (aged 95) Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Thelma Forsmann
(m. 1941; died 2000)Helen Humble |
| Children | 2 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
While serving in the California Assembly from January 5, 1953 to January 5, 1959, Doyle co-authored the Short-Doyle Mental Health Act with California Senator Alan Short and authored legislation creating the ferry boat transportation system between Benicia and Martinez.
