Joe Madison Kilgore | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 15th district | |
| In office January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Lloyd Bentsen |
| Succeeded by | Kika de la Garza |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from Hidalgo County | |
| In office 1947–1955 | |
| Preceded by | Eugene Harrell |
| Succeeded by | John Taylor Ellis, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 10, 1918 Brownwood, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | February 10, 1999 (aged 80) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery in Austin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jane Redman Kilgore |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Awards | Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medal with two Oak leaf clusters |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army Air Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II Mediterranean Theater of Operations |
Joe Madison Kilgore (December 10, 1918 – February 10, 1999) was an American lawyer, politician, and decorated World War II veteran who served five terms as a U.S. Representative from Texas's 15th congressional district from 1955 to 1965.