Russ Ober | |
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Member of the New HampshireHouseofRepresentatives from the Hillsborough 37th district | |
In office December 2006 –July 22, 2021 | |
In office December 2002 –December 2004 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Russell Theodore Ober III August 13,1938 Worcester,Massachusetts,U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Lynne Ober |
Residence(s) | Hudson,New Hampshire,U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Maryland Central Michigan University Syracuse University |
Occupation | teacher |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1962–1984 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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