John S. Battle
John S. Battle | |
|---|---|
| 56th Governor of Virginia | |
| In office January 18, 1950 – January 20, 1954 | |
| Lieutenant | Lewis Preston Collins II Allie E. S. Stephens |
| Preceded by | William M. Tuck |
| Succeeded by | Thomas B. Stanley |
| Member of the Virginia Senate | |
| In office January 10, 1934 – January 11, 1950 | |
| Preceded by | Nathaniel B. Early |
| Succeeded by | Edward O. McCue Jr. |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Albemarle, Greene, and Charlottesville | |
| In office January 8, 1930 – January 10, 1934 | |
| Preceded by | Albert S. Bolling |
| Succeeded by | Edward O. McCue Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Stewart Battle July 11, 1890 New Bern, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | April 9, 1972 (aged 81) Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Monticello Memorial Park, Charlottesville, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Janie Lipscombe |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Lawyer, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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).