Joe M. Kilgore

Joe Madison Kilgore (December 10, 1918 โ€“ February 10, 1999) was an American lawyer, politician, and decorated World War II veteran who served five terms as a U.S. Representative from Texas's 15th congressional district from 1955 to 1965.

Joe Madison Kilgore
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 15th district
In office
January 3, 1955 โ€“ January 3, 1965
Preceded byLloyd Bentsen
Succeeded byKika de la Garza
Member of the
Texas House of Representatives
from Hidalgo County
In office
1947โ€“1955
Preceded byEugene Harrell
Succeeded byJohn Taylor Ellis, Jr.
Personal details
Born(1918-12-10)December 10, 1918
Brownwood, Texas, U.S.
DiedFebruary 10, 1999(1999-02-10) (aged 80)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Resting placeTexas State Cemetery in Austin
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJane Redman Kilgore
Alma mater
  • Trinity University
  • University of Texas School of Law
OccupationLawyer
AwardsSilver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medal with two Oak leaf clusters
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army Air Corps
Battles/warsWorld War II Mediterranean Theater of Operations
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