William M. Ketchum

A Representative from California. Born in Los Angeles on September 2, 1921. Attended schools in Los Angeles County and military school in North Hollywood, Calif. Attended Colorado School of Mines, 1939-1940, and the University of Southern California, 1940-1942. Entered the United States Army in 1942 and served in the Pacific before discharge in 1946. Recalled into service during the Korean War and served 1950-1953. Owned and operated a hardware and auto-supply store, 1946-1950. Salesman, 1953-1957. Engaged in cattle ranching and farming. Member, Republican State Central committee, 1964-1966. Member, California assembly, 1967-1972. Delegate to the Republican National Convention, 1968. Elected as a Republican to the Ninety-third and to the two succeeding Congresses and served from January 3, 1973, until his death in Bakersfield, Calif. , on June 24, 1978.