Chan Gurney
John Chandler "Chan" Gurney (May 21, 1896 – March 9, 1985) was an American businessman and politician from South Dakota. A Republican, he was most notable for his service as a U.S. Senator from 1939 to 1951.
Chan Gurney | |
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Official portrait, c. 1947 | |
| Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee | |
| In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | None (position created) |
| Succeeded by | Millard Tydings |
| Secretary of the Senate Republican Conference | |
| In office September 30, 1945 – January 3, 1946 | |
| Leader | Wallace H. White Jr. |
| Preceded by | Harold Hitz Burton |
| Succeeded by | Milton Young |
| United States Senator from South Dakota | |
| In office January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1951 | |
| Preceded by | Gladys Pyle |
| Succeeded by | Francis H. Case |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 21, 1896 Yankton, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | March 9, 1985 (aged 88) Yankton, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Resting place | Yankton Cemetery, Yankton, SD |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Evelyn Bordeno (m. 1917-1985, his death) |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917-1919 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company A, 34th Engineer Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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