Earle B. McLaughlin

Earle B. McLaughlin
Restored version of photo used in McLaughlin's campaign posters, circa 1958
United States Marshal for Vermont
In office July 28, 1977 – March 17, 1982
Nominated by	Jimmy Carter
Preceded by	Christian Hansen Jr.
Succeeded by	Christian Hansen Jr.
Sheriff of Chittenden County, Vermont
In office February 1, 1955 – July 31, 1977
Preceded by	Charles Barber
Succeeded by	Ronald Duell
Personal details
Born	(1921-03-15)March 15, 1921 Proctor, Vermont, U.S.
Died	December 2, 2003(2003-12-02) (aged 82) Burlington, Vermont, U.S.
Resting place	Resurrection Park Cemetery, South Burlington, Vermont, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Theresa Marie DesVergnes (m. 1948–2003, his death)
Education	Saint Michael's College (attended)
Profession	Law enforcement officer
Nickname	Buzz[1]
Military service
Service	United States Army Air Forces
Years of service	1942 –1945
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	3rd Bomber Group, Fifth Air Force
Battles/wars	World War II South West Pacific theatre Defense of Australia New Guinea campaign Second Philippines campaign
Awards	Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal with seven battle stars Philippine Liberation Medal Good Conduct Medal

Earle B. McLaughlin (March 15, 1921 – December 2, 2003) was a career law enforcement officer from Vermont. A veteran of World War II, he was most notable for his service as Sheriff of Chittenden County, Vermont, from 1955 to 1977 and United States Marshal for Vermont from 1977 to 1982.