Otis M. Whitney
Otis M. Whitney | |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner | |
| In office 1959–1962 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph A. Humphreys |
| Succeeded by | C. Eugene Farnam |
| Massachusetts Commissioner of Public Safety | |
| In office 1953–1959 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel I. Murphy |
| Succeeded by | J. Henry Goguen |
| Member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council for the 3rd District | |
| In office 1946–1953 | |
| Preceded by | Carl A. Sheridan |
| Succeeded by | David B. Williams |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 13th Middlesex District | |
| In office 1937–1943 | |
| Preceded by | George G. Tarbell |
| Succeeded by | Harold Tompkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 25, 1909 Concord, Massachusetts |
| Died | July 5, 1982 (aged 73) South Pasadena, Florida |
| Resting place | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Concord, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Harvard College Harvard Law School |
| Awards | Silver Star |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Massachusetts National Guard |
| Years of service | 1933–1962 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Guadalcanal |
Otis Minot Whitney (March 25, 1909 – July 5, 1982) was an American politician, jurist, and military officer who served as Massachusetts Commissioner of Public Safety and was a commander of the Massachusetts National Guard's Yankee Division.