Gabriel H. Mahon, Jr.
| Gabriel Heyward Mahon, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 4th district | |
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In office November 3, 1936 – January 3, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | John J. McSwain |
| Succeeded by | Joseph R. Bryson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 11, 1889 Williamston, South Carolina |
| Died |
June 11, 1962 (aged 72) Greenville, South Carolina |
| Resting place | Greenville, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | The Citadel |
| Profession | businessman |
| Awards | Silver Star, Purple Heart |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917 – 1919 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | First Battalion, 118th Infantry |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
Gabriel Heyward Mahon, Jr. (November 11, 1889 – June 11, 1962) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.
Born in Williamston, South Carolina, Mahon moved with his parents to Greenville, South Carolina, in 1898. He attended the public schools and The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. He was employed as a clerk in a retail store 1900-1907 and as a traveling salesman 1907-1911. He engaged in the retail clothing business in 1911. During the First World War he served as a captain and later as a major of the First Battalion of the One Hundred and Eighteenth Infantry, Thirtieth Division, American Expeditionary Forces. In the course of his service, he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Star medal. After the war, he served as a trustee of Greenville Woman's College from 1921 to 1936.
Mahon was elected as a Democrat to the Seventy-fourth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John J. McSwain and on the same day was elected to the Seventy-fifth Congress and served from November 3, 1936, to January 3, 1939. He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1938. He resumed former business pursuits in Greenville, South Carolina, until his death there June 11, 1962. He was interred in Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Gabriel H. Mahon, Jr. (id: M000064)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by John J. McSwain |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 4th congressional district 1936 – 1939 |
Succeeded by Joseph R. Bryson |