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Howard G. Swafford

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Howard G. Swafford
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
from the 12th district
In office
1973–1985
Personal details
Born(1919-10-11)October 11, 1919
Jasper, Tennessee
DiedFebruary 4, 2016(2016-02-04) (aged 96)
Jasper, Tennessee
Residence(s)South Pittsburg, Tennessee
Jasper, Tennessee
OccupationEducator

Howard Graham Swafford (October 11, 1919 – February 4, 2016) was an American politician in the state of Tennessee. Swafford served in the Tennessee House of Representatives as a Republican from the 12th District from 1973 to 1985.[1][2] A native of Jasper, Tennessee, he was a lawyer, member of the Tennessee Bar Association and alumnus of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He was also a veteran of World War II, serving as a Naval Aviator Pilot. He participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima and served on the USS South Dakota (BB-57).[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Swafford, Howard G. (Jasper)". Chattanoogan. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
  2. ^ Susan Starr, Tennessee General Assembly. "Tennessee 87th General Assembly". Capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved 2014-05-09.
  3. ^ Tennessee Blue Book - Google Books. 1975-01-01. Retrieved 2014-05-09 – via Google Books.