Henry G. Marsh
Henry G. Marsh (October 11, 1921 – May 11, 2011) was a Democratic politician from Michigan who served as Mayor of Saginaw, and was the first African-American to hold that office. Marsh was one of the first black mayors in the United States.
Henry G. Marsh | |
|---|---|
| 15th Mayor of Saginaw | |
| In office April 10, 1967 – April 14, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | James W. Stenglein |
| Succeeded by | Warren C. Light |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Greene Marsh October 11, 1921 Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Died | May 11, 2011 (aged 89) Saginaw, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ruth |
| Alma mater | Wayne State University Law School Knoxville College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Staff sergeant |
| Unit | 3280th Quartermaster Service Company |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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