Carl B. Wirsching | |
|---|---|
 Wirsching in 1935 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 10, 1886 Los Angeles, California |
| Died | 1964 (aged 77–78) Los Angeles, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Bess Aileen Cochran (m. 1913) |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California (BS, BE) |
| Awards | Purple Heart Silver Star Croix de guerre 1915–1918 Bronze Star |
| Military service | |
| Branch |  Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1919 |
| Rank | |
Carl Bernardino Wirsching (September 10, 1886 – 1964) was an American engineer, veteran, and politician who was active in Los Angeles in the 1930s and 1940s. After serving in the United States Army as a part of the American Expeditionary Forces in France,[1] he returned to Los Angeles to pursue political activities, running in the 1937 Los Angeles mayoral election and placing fourth in the primary.[2]