Carl B. Wirsching
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, he returned to Los Angeles to pursue political activities, running in the 1937 Los Angeles mayoral election and placing fourth in the primary.
Carl B. Wirsching | |
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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 |
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