John S. Battle

John Stewart Battle (July 11, 1890 – April 9, 1972) was an American lawyer and politician who served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly and as the 56th Governor of Virginia (from 1950 to 1954).

John S. Battle
56th Governor of Virginia
In office
January 18, 1950  January 20, 1954
LieutenantLewis Preston Collins II
Allie E. S. Stephens
Preceded byWilliam M. Tuck
Succeeded byThomas B. Stanley
Member of the Virginia Senate
In office
January 10, 1934  January 11, 1950
Preceded byNathaniel B. Early
Succeeded byEdward O. McCue Jr.
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Albemarle, Greene, and Charlottesville
In office
January 8, 1930  January 10, 1934
Preceded byAlbert S. Bolling
Succeeded byEdward O. McCue Jr.
Personal details
Born
John Stewart Battle

(1890-07-11)July 11, 1890
New Bern, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedApril 9, 1972(1972-04-09) (aged 81)
Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
Resting placeMonticello Memorial Park, Charlottesville, Virginia
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJanie Lipscombe
Children2
Alma mater
  • Wake Forest University
  • University of Virginia
ProfessionLawyer, politician
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
RankPrivate
Battles/warsWorld War I
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