Walter W. Powers

Walter W. Powers (September 2, 1922 – May 25, 1985)[1] a former Councilman and Mayor of North Sacramento, served in the California legislature as an Assemblyman from 1962 through 1974, losing the Democratic primary in 1974 and, attempting a comeback in 1982, losing the Republican primary in that year. During World War II he served in the United States Marine Corps.[2] He received the Distinguished Flying Cross Award for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight, in actions against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.[3]

References
  1. "JoinCalifornia – Walter W. Powers". www.joincalifornia.com. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  2. Vassar, Alexander C., The Legislators of California – Appendix D
  3. "Walter Powers – Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2020-05-19.


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