Earl Hogan

Earl Lee Hogan (March 13, 1920 – June 3, 2007) was an American World War II veteran who served a term as a U.S. representative from Indiana from 1959 to 1961.

He was born and died in Hope, Indiana.

Early life Hogan attended public school in Burney, Indiana and later, Indiana University and the University of Kentucky.

As World War II approached Hogan enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps (1940) and remained in the service until 1945. He saw action as bombardier on the B-17 Flying Fortress, eventually receiving a Distinguished Flying Cross, a Purple Heart, and an Air Medal with three Oak Clusters.

Postwar career Returning from military service, Hogan was appointed Deputy Sheriff of Bartholomew County, Indiana (1946–50), then successfully ran for Sheriff of the same county for two terms (1950–58).

In 1966 Hogan also returned to Indiana State government service, serving as the secretary of the Indiana State Rural Development Committee from 1966 to 1980. He served as chairman of the State advisory board, Indiana Green Thumb, Inc. from 1975 to 1982.

Personal life He was married to Alma Guy Benthal who died in 2000. Hogan died in 2007, aged 87. He was survived by six children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.