Robert F. Goldsworthy
Robert Flood Goldsworthy (September 26, 1917 – January 25, 2014) was a state legislator in the U.S. state of Washington. He was born in Spokane.[1][2] He is also a retired Brigadier General in the United States Air Force.[3] He served 9th district in the Washington House of Representatives from 1957 to 1973 as a Republican.[4]
Robert F. Goldsworthy | |
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 Goldsworthy in 1967 | |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
| In office 1957–1973 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 26, 1917 Spokane, Washington |
| Died | January 25, 2014 (aged 96) Spokane, Washington |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jean Comegys (m. 1940–2014; his death) |
| Relations | Harry E. Goldsworthy (brother) |
| Alma mater | Washington State University |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1977 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Goldsworthy served in the United States Air Force during World War II and the Korean War, and was kept as a prisoner of war in Japan during the former. He retired from the Air Force in 1977.[5] He died at the age of 96 in January 2014.[6] His wife, Jean died less than a year later, on January 15, 2015.[7]
References
- http://apps.leg.wa.gov/oralhistory/goldsworthy.pdf
- http://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=69364
- HighBeam
- http://www.leg.wa.gov/History/Legislative/Documents/MembersOfLeg2011.pdf
- http://www.krem.com/news/local/Veteran-93-on-why-hes-elated--130414593.html
- "Obituary: Goldsworthy, Robert F. Usaf Major General Ret". spokesman. 5 February 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
- http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/spokesman/obituary.aspx?pid=173891692
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