Kenneth F. Berry
American politician
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Kenneth French Berry (October 10, 1916 – April 26, 2003) was a member of the Ohio General Assembly. He served the 19th District of the Ohio Senate in 1972. He lost the primary election, and thus served less than a year after being appointed.[2]
Preceded byJames K. Leedy
Succeeded byTom Van Meter
BornKenneth French Berry
October 10, 1916
October 10, 1916
Coshocton, Ohio, United States
DiedApril 26, 2003 (aged 86)[1]
Coshocton, Ohio, United States
Ken Berry | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office January 12, 1972-December 31, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | James K. Leedy |
| Succeeded by | Tom Van Meter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kenneth French Berry October 10, 1916 Coshocton, Ohio, United States |
| Died | April 26, 2003 (aged 86)[1] Coshocton, Ohio, United States |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Early life and military service
Berry attended Ohio Wesleyan University and University of Michigan Law School.[3] Berry joined the United States Army on February 18, 1942.[4] He was a veteran of World War II. Served over 4 years in the Armed Services including 42 months overseas. Served in Papaun, Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, Netherland East Indies and Philippine Campaigns.[5] He achieved the rank of first lieutenant.[6]