Louis Francis | |
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Member of the California State Assembly from the 25th district | |
In office June 27, 1956 - January 7, 1963 | |
Preceded by | Daniel J. Creedon |
Succeeded by | William F. Stanton |
Personal details | |
Born | Oakland,California | May 24,1923
Died | March 9,1968 44) | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Alice R. Corcoran (M. 1933) |
Children | 4 |
Military service | |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Louis Patrick Francis (May 24,1923 - March 9,1968) served in the California State Assembly for the 25th district. [1] During World War II he served in the United States Navy. [2]
Pinole,California has a park named for Louis Francis.
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