Frank S. Tavenner Jr.
Frank S. Tavenner Jr. | |
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Tavenner c. 1946 | |
| United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia | |
| In office 1940–1948 | |
| President | |
| Preceded by | Joseph H. Chitwood |
| Succeeded by | Howard C. Gilmer Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frank Stacy Tavenner Jr. July 12, 1895 Woodstock, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 21, 1964 (aged 69) Woodstock, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Education | |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Known for | Counsel for the House Un-American Activities Committee |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Frank Stacy Tavenner Jr. (July 12, 1895 – October 21, 1964) was an American lawyer who was United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, along with other high-profile government legal positions, particularly as chief counsel to the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC).