Joe M. Kilgore

Joe Madison Kilgore
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 15th district
In office
January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1965
Preceded byLloyd Bentsen
Succeeded byKika de la Garza
Member of the
Texas House of Representatives
from Hidalgo County
In office
1947–1955
Preceded byEugene Harrell
Succeeded byJohn Taylor Ellis, Jr.
Personal details
Born(1918-12-10)December 10, 1918
Brownwood, Texas, U.S.
DiedFebruary 10, 1999(1999-02-10) (aged 80)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Resting placeTexas State Cemetery in Austin
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJane Redman Kilgore
Alma mater
OccupationLawyer
AwardsSilver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medal with two Oak leaf clusters
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army Air Corps
Battles/warsWorld War II Mediterranean Theater of Operations

Joe Madison Kilgore (December 10, 1918 – February 10, 1999) was an American lawyer, politician, and decorated World War II veteran who served five terms as a U.S. Representative from Texas's 15th congressional district from 1955 to 1965.