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'''John Paul Hammerschmidt''' (May 4, 1922 – April 1, 2015) was a politician from the U.S. state of [[Arkansas]] who is most notable for serving thirteen terms in the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]]. In addition to this, he served in the U.S. military during [[World War II]] and was actively involved in the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]].

'''John Paul Hammerschmidt''' (May 4, 1922 – April 1, 2015) was a politician from the U.S. state of [[Arkansas]] who is most notable for serving thirteen terms in the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]]. In addition to this, he served in the U.S. military during [[World War II]] and was actively involved in the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]].

Hammerschmidt quit West Point and joined the Army Air Corps, training to be a pilot.<ref name="AKencyc"/> He was commissioned as a [[Lieutenant|Second Lieutenant]] and applied to serve oversees.<ref name="AKencyc"/> From 1942-45, he served in the China-Burma-India Theater with the [[Third Combat Cargo Group]], flying 217 missions across the section of the [[Himalayas]]<ref name="CONGbio"/> called the "hump".<ref name="AKencyc"/><ref name="Advocate">[http://www.swtimes.com/news/state-news/john-paul-hammerschmidt-strong-advocate-western-arkansas-dies-92 John Paul Hammerschmidt, Strong Advocate for Western Arkansas, Dies at 92]. ''swtimes.com''. April 1, 2015. Retrieved November 4, 2016.</ref>

Hammerschmidt quit West Point and joined the Army Air Corps, training to be a pilot.<ref name="AKencyc"/> He was commissioned as a [[Lieutenant|Second Lieutenant]] and applied to serve oversees.<ref name="AKencyc"/> From 1942-45, he served in the China-Burma-India Theater with the [[Third Combat Cargo Group]], flying 217 missions across the section of the [[Himalayas]]<ref name="CONGbio"/> called the "hump".<ref name="AKencyc"/><ref name="Advocate">[http://www.swtimes.com/news/state-news/john-paul-hammerschmidt-strong-advocate-western-arkansas-dies-92 John Paul Hammerschmidt, Strong Advocate for Western Arkansas, Dies at 92]. ''swtimes.com''. April 1, 2015. Retrieved November 4, 2016.</ref>

Hammerschmidt was awarded the [[Distinguished Flying Cross]] with oak leaf clusters, the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters, three Battle Stars, and the Meritorious Service Award.<ref name="Advocate"/> In addition, the [[Republic of China]] awarded him the China War Memorial Medal.<ref name="Advocate"/> After his service, Hammerschmidt served in Air Force Reserves from 1945-60,<ref name="CONGbio"/> retiring as a [[Major]],<ref name="Advocate"/> and then serving in the District of Columbia Army Reserves from 1977-81.<ref name="CONGbio"/>

Hammerschmidt was awarded the [[Distinguished Flying Cross]] with three oak leaf clusters, the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters, three Battle Stars, and the Meritorious Service Award.<ref name="Advocate"/> In addition, the [[Republic of China]] awarded him the China War Memorial Medal.<ref name="Advocate"/> After his service, Hammerschmidt served in Air Force Reserves from 1945-60,<ref name="CONGbio"/> retiring as a [[Major]],<ref name="Advocate"/> and then serving in the District of Columbia Army Reserves from 1977-81.<ref name="CONGbio"/>

==Post-military career and entry to politics==

==Post-military career and entry to politics==

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