About Philip H. Mecom
Lived 1889 – 1969 (aged 79). Philip H. Mecom was an American lawyer and military personnel.
Philip Henry Mecom (1889–1969) was an American lawyer from Arcadia, Louisiana. He served as United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana under four presidents.
Childhood Philip Henry Mecom was born on May 13, 1889, to William and Carol Mecom in Arcadia, Louisiana. He was the youngest of 11 siblings and was orphaned at the young age of 13 having two of his older brothers raise him from that point on. He would go on to be educated at Louisiana State University and Tulane Law School.
US Attorney Philip and Virginia Mecom moved to Shreveport from New Orleans in 1921 when he was appointed assistant U.S. attorney for the Western District of Louisiana.
Cases Known cases include: United States v. Norvel United States v. Hosier United States v. Looney Oden v. United States
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Who was Philip H. Mecom?
American lawyer (1889-1969)
When was Philip H. Mecom born?
Philip H. Mecom was born on 13 May 1889 in Bienville Parish.
When did Philip H. Mecom die?
Philip H. Mecom died on 1 April 1969 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
What was Philip H. Mecom's occupation?
Philip H. Mecom was a lawyer and military personnel.
What nationality was Philip H. Mecom?
Philip H. Mecom was American.
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