Carl Ogden

Carl Ogden (August 27, 1929 – November 5, 2013) was an American insurance company executive and politician from Florida. He served in the Air Force and lived on a farm in Monticello, Florida. He was a Democrat and was a member of the Florida House of Representatives for 20 years. After he left the state house, Governor Bob Martinez appointed Ogden as director of the state’s employee insurance program.

Carl Ogden
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 14th district
In office
1983–1989
Preceded byGene Hodges
Succeeded byStephen R. Wise
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 20th district
In office
1969–1983
Preceded byGeorge B. Stallings
Succeeded byThomas L. Hazouri

Ogden was part of helicopter missions during the Korean War. After the helicopter he was in was shot down, he and a pilot escaped from a prisoner of war camp. He received a Silver Star and Purple Heart for his service.

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