Elmo Smith | |
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27th Governor of Oregon | |
In office January 31, 1956 – January 14, 1957 | |
Preceded by | Paul L. Patterson |
Succeeded by | Robert D. Holmes |
President of the Oregon State Senate | |
In office 1955–1956 | |
Preceded by | Eugene E. Marsh |
Succeeded by | Boyd R. Overhulse |
Personal details | |
Born | Elmo Everett Smith November 19, 1909 Grand Junction, Colorado, U.S. |
Died | July 15, 1968 Albany, Oregon, U.S. | (aged 58)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Dorothy Smith |
Profession | Newspaper owner, politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1943-1945 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | Pacific Theater of Operations |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Elmo Everett Smith (November 19, 1909 – July 15, 1968) was an American Republican politician who served as the 27th Governor of Oregon from 1956 to 1957.