John W. Drummond
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John W. Drummond | |
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| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 10th district | |
| In office 1966–2008 | |
| Preceded by | n/a |
| Succeeded by | Floyd Nicholson |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1965–1966 | |
| Preceding | Marion Pinckney Carnell |
| Preceded by | Marion Pinckney Carnell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 29, 1919 |
| Died | September 3, 2016 (aged 96) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Holly Self (m. 1947, d. 1999) |
| Profession | President, Drummond Oil |
John Willie Drummond (September 29, 1919 – September 3, 2016) was an American politician. He was a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, who represented the 10th District from 1966 through 2008. He was also a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1965 through 1966. One of John's brothers (Cal Drummond) was an MLB umpire for the American League from 1960 to 1969.
One of seven children of James William and Fannie Smith Drummond, John Drummond was born in Greenwood, South Carolina, though at some point the family moved to Ninety Six, South Carolina.
In World War II, Drummond held the rank of captain and piloted a P-47D Thunderbolt with the nose art "Raid Hot Mama" 405th Fighter Group. He was shot down in 1944 near Giéville, France. During his time of service Drummond received the Decorated Distinguished Flying Cross, two Purple Hearts, nine Air Medals, and three Battle Stars.[1]
After the war he returned to Ninety Six and married Holly Self. They had three children: John H. "Brick," and twins Richard S. "Dick," and Robert S. "Bob."[2] He initially sold doughnuts at Golden Rings before he started Drummond Oil, an oil distribution business.[2]