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) |
| Resting place | Monticello Memorial Park, Charlottesville, Virginia |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Janie Lipscombe |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | (LLB) |
| 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). Battle was a member of the Byrd Organization.