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Daniel B. Strickler | |
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.jpg) Strickler as commander of the 28th Infantry Division, circa 1951. | |
| 19th Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 21, 1947 – January 16, 1951 | |
| Governor | James Duff |
| Preceded by | John Bell[1] |
| Succeeded by | Lloyd Wood |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
| In office 1931–1933 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 17, 1897 Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 29, 1992 (aged 95) Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Cornell University |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service | .svg){kind=small} United States Army |
| Years of service | 1916-1957 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Commands | 313th Infantry Regiment 158th Infantry Brigade 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment 109th Infantry Regiment 28th Infantry Division Military Assistance Advisory Group, Rome, Italy |
| Battles/wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (2) Purple Heart |
Daniel Bursk Strickler (May 17, 1897 – June 29, 1992) was the 19th lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania from 1947 to 1950, under Governor James Duff. He was also a career officer in the United States Army, with service on active duty, in the Army Reserve, and in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, and he served as commander of the 28th Infantry Division.
- ^ Note: By virtue of their positions as President Pro Tempore of the State Senate, Harvey Taylor (from January 2 through January 7) and Weldon Heyburn (from January 7 through January 21) served as Acting Lieutenant Governor for the duration of John Bell's governorship in 1947. Bell was the last permanent holder of the lieutenant governorship; he succeeded to the governorship when Edward Martin resigned to take a seat in the U.S. Senate.