Background
Fletcher was born 1902 to "Colonel" Editor Fletcher and Mary C. Fletcher in San Diego and graduated from San Diego High School where he set several swimming records, including an unofficial world record time in the 220 yard breaststroke.
Fletcher was born 1902 to "Colonel" Editor Fletcher and Mary C. Fletcher in San Diego and graduated from San Diego High School where he set several swimming records, including an unofficial world record time in the 220 yard breaststroke.
Stanford University; Pembroke College.
Fletcher also attended Pembroke College, Oxford University, England, in 1934. After graduation, he went into the savings and loan business. He founded Home Federal Savings & Loan Association in 1934, serving as its president until 1959 when he became chairman of the board of directors.
During World World War II, Fletcher served as a lieutenant with the United States Naval Reserve from 1943 to 1945.
Fletcher was elected to the 80th United States Congress, serving one term from 1947–1949. He lost his bid for reelection in 1948.
He is a member of both the Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame and the San Diego Hall of Champions. He served as a member of California Commission on Correctional Facilities and Services from 1955 to 1957.