Douglas R. Stringfellow

Douglas R. Stringfellow
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Utah's 1st district
In office
January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1955
Preceded byWalter K. Granger
Succeeded byHenry A. Dixon
Personal details
Born(1922-09-24)September 24, 1922
Draper, Utah, U.S.
DiedOctober 19, 1966(1966-10-19) (aged 44)
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1942–1945
RankPrivate
UnitUnited States Army Air Forces
Battles/warsWorld War II
Awards Purple Heart

Douglas R. Stringfellow (September 24, 1922 – October 19, 1966)[1] was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for one term, best known for lying about his war record, education and achievements.[2]

  1. ^ "Stringfellow, Douglas R." Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. United States Congress. Retrieved July 7, 2009.
  2. ^ "Douglas R. Stringfellow". Museum of Hoaxes.