Douglas Stringfellow
Douglas Stringfellow | |
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Stringfellow in 1953 | |
| Born | 24 September 1922 Draper, Utah, US |
| Died | 19 October 1966 (aged 44) |
| Resting place | Ogden, Utah, US |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Shirley Mae Lemmon
(m. 1946) |
| Children | 4 |
| Military career | |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years | 1942–1945 (3.01 years) |
| Rank | Private first class |
| Service number | 19 152 974 |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah's 1st district | |
| In office 1952–1954 | |
| Preceded by | Walter K. Granger |
| Succeeded by | Henry Aldous Dixon |
Douglas R. Stringfellow (1922–1966) was an American soldier, politician, and military impostor.
Accidentally injured in World War II, Stringfellow began lying about his service, which he parlayed into being elected a representative from Utah in the 83rd United States Congress. His falsehoods were uncovered during his campaign for a second term, after which he confessed and withdrew from the race.