Gillis William Long

Gillis William Long
Long as U.S. representative
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Louisiana's 8th district
In office
January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1965
Preceded byHarold B. McSween
Succeeded bySpeedy Long
In office
January 3, 1973 – January 20, 1985
Preceded bySpeedy Long
Succeeded byCatherine Small Long
Personal details
Born(1923-05-04)May 4, 1923
Winnfield, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJanuary 20, 1985(1985-01-20) (aged 61)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting placeAlexandria National Cemetery, Pineville, Louisiana
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
(m. 1947)
Children2
RelativesLong family
EducationLouisiana State University (BA, JD)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1941–1947
Rank Captain
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsBronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Campaign medal (5)

Gillis William Long (May 4, 1923 – January 20, 1985) was an American politician and lawyer who served as a U.S. representative from Louisiana. He was a member of the Long family and cousin of Speedy Long.