Daniel B. Strickler

Daniel B. Strickler
Daniel B. Strickler
20th Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania
In office
January 21, 1947 – January 16, 1951
Governor James H. Duff
Preceded by John Bell
Succeeded by Lloyd Wood
Personal details
Born May 17, 1897(1897-05-17)
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Died June 29, 1992(1992-06-29) (aged 95)
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Political party Republican
Alma mater Cornell University
Profession Soldier, Politician

Daniel Bursk Strickler (May 17, 1897 – June 29, 1992) was the Republican Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania from 1947 to 1951, under Governor James Duff.

Strickler was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Cornell University in 1922, serving as president of the Quill and Dagger society in his senior year. He served in the Mexican Border Campaign in 1916. He was wounded in France in 1918. In World War II, Lieutenant General Strickler held a command in the 28th Infantry Division, landing at Omaha Beach, and fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. He resigned as Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania to become commanding general of the 28th during the Korean War.

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Political offices
Preceded by
John Bell
Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania
1947–1951
Succeeded by
Lloyd Wood
Party political offices
Preceded by
John Bell
Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania
1946 (won)
Succeeded by
Lloyd Wood




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