O. L. Bodenhamer
O. L. Bodenhamer | |
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Bodenhamer in 1929 | |
| Born | Ossee Lee Bodenhamer June 27, 1891 Goldthwaite, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 1933 (aged 41) Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Burns from explosion |
| Resting place | Arlington Cemetery, El Dorado, Arkansas, U.S. 33°13′07.0″N 92°39′02.2″W / 33.218611°N 92.650611°W |
| Alma mater | Howard Payne University Baylor University (BA) |
| Occupations |
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| Title | 12th National Commander of The American Legion |
| Term | 1929 – 1930 |
| Predecessor | Paul V. McNutt |
| Successor | Ralph T. O'Neil |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Irene Richardson (m. 1930) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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| Military service | |
| Nickname(s) | "Bodie" |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1919 |
| Rank | Major |
| Commands | 3d Battalion, 19th Infantry |
| Wars | World War I |
| Awards | World War I Victory Medal |
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Ossee Lee Bodenhamer (June 27, 1891 – June 19, 1933) was an American businessman who served as the 12th national commander of the American Legion from 1929 to 1930.