Gabriel Heyward Mahon Jr. | |
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.jpg) From the July 2, 1922 edition of theGreenville News (Greenville, SC) | |
| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromSouth Carolina's4th district | |
| In office November 3, 1936 – January 3, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | John J. McSwain |
| Succeeded by | Joseph R. Bryson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1889-11-11)November 11, 1889 |
| Died | June 11, 1962(1962-06-11) (aged 72) |
| Resting place | Greenville, South Carolina |
| Party | Democratic |
| Parent(s) | Gabriel Heyward Mahon, Sr., Mary Theresa Brown Mahon |
| Alma mater | The Citadel |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Awards | Silver Star,Purple Heart |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1919 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Commands | 1st Battalion, 118th Infantry |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
Gabriel Heyward Mahon Jr. (November 11, 1889 – June 11, 1962) was aU.S. representative fromSouth Carolina.
G. Heyward Mahon Jr. was born inWilliamston, South Carolina, and moved with his parents toGreenville, South Carolina in 1898. His father, Gabriel Heyward Mahon Sr., was a successful merchant who served as mayor of Greenville. The younger Mahon attended the public schools and graduated from Greenville High School in 1904. He attendedThe Citadel inCharleston, South Carolina for two years as a member of the Class of 1909 before withdrawing to begin a business career. He was employed as a clerk in his father's retail store from 1900 to 1907, and as a traveling salesman from 1907 to 1911. In 1911, Mahon started his own retail clothing business in Greenville.
Mahon served in theNational Guard beforeWorld War I. During the war, he served in theUnited States Army as a captain and later major in 1st Battalion, 118th Infantry regiment, 30th Division. He was awarded thePurple Heart and theSilver Star.
After the war, he was active in theAmerican Legion, including service as South Carolina's state commander. He was a trustee ofGreenville Woman's College from 1921 to 1936.
Mahon was elected as aDemocrat to the Seventy-fourth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John J. McSwain and on the same day was elected to the Seventy-fifth Congress and served from November 3, 1936, to January 3, 1939. He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1938.
After leaving Congress, Mahon resumed former business pursuits in Greenville. DuringWorld War II, he was executive director of South Carolina's Council of defense.
Mahon died in Greenville on June 11, 1962. He was interred in Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromSouth Carolina's 4th congressional district 1936–1939 | Succeeded by |
