Background
Hilburn, John Edward was born on January 23, 1923 in Monroe, Louisiana, United States. Son of Edward Sylvester Hilburn and Katherine Williams Illingsworth.
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Hilburn, John Edward was born on January 23, 1923 in Monroe, Louisiana, United States. Son of Edward Sylvester Hilburn and Katherine Williams Illingsworth.
Graduate, North-East Louisiana State University. Bachelor's degree with honours, Florida State University, 1954. Postgraduate, St. Mary's University Law Sch.
Enlisted United States Air Force, advanced through grades to major, pilot in World War II, Korean War and Vietnam.
Volunteer, assistant to director Texas Society to Prevent Blindness. Member San Antonio Poetry Forum (vice president), San Antonio Literature Society Lodges: Masons (32d degree), Knight Templar, Alzafar, Philalethes.
Married Carolyn Virginia Ellis, May 20, 1944. Children: John Edward Junior, Hollyn Clay (deceased).