George Dern
Former United States Secretary of War
George Henry Dern was an American politician, mining man, and businessman. He co-invented the Holt–Dern ore roasting process and was United States Secretary of War from 1933 to his death in 1936. He also served as the sixth governor of Utah for... Wikipedia
Born: September 8, 1872, Scribner, NE
Died: August 27, 1936 (age 63 years), Washington, D.C.
Children: John Dern
Grandchild: Bruce Dern
Spouse: Charlotte "Lottie" Brown (m. 1899–1936)
Great grandchildren: Laura Dern and Diane Elizabeth Dern
Previous offices: United States Secretary of War (1933–1936) and Governor of Utah (1925–1933)
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