Bill Nichols (politician)
Bill Nichols | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 1986 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama | |
| In office January 3, 1967 – December 13, 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Glenn Andrews |
| Succeeded by | Glen Browder |
| Constituency | 4th district (1967–1973) 3rd district (1973–1988) |
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office November 7, 1962 – November 9, 1966 | |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office November 5, 1958 – November 7, 1962 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Flynt Nichols October 16, 1918 |
| Died | December 13, 1988 (aged 70) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Maude Carolyn Funderburk
(m. 1943) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Auburn University (BS, MS) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1947 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 8th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Hürtgen Forest (WIA) |
| Awards | Bronze Star Purple Heart |
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William Flynt Nichols (October 16, 1918 – December 13, 1988) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the United States House of Representatives for Alabama's 4th congressional district from 1967 to 1973 and Alabama's 3rd congressional district from 1973 until his death in 1988.