Background
MEYERING, William David was born on August 10, 1892 in Chicago, 111. Son of Albert and Ellen (Garrity) Meyering.
MEYERING, William David was born on August 10, 1892 in Chicago, 111. Son of Albert and Ellen (Garrity) Meyering.
College Bachelor of Arts.
Elected Alderman, eighth ward. 1923, re-elected 1925-1929. Democrat Candidate, Secy, of State of 111., 1928, received a majority of 96,000 votes in City of Chicago, but was defeated in State outside of Chicago.
Democrat Candidate for Sheriff, Cook Company. February 1930. While serving in World War lost right hand and received other serious wounds in action ir_ the front line trenches, 1918, near Verdun. Served on General Pershing’s Staff, June-Dee., 1918.
Awarded Distinguished Service Medal., Croix de Guerre.
Member: 40 and 8; American Legion. Knights of Columbus. Catholic Order of Foresters.
Moose. Clubs: South Shore Country, Adventurers (Chicago), Yacht (Chicago), Alumni (Chicago), Beach View.
Spouse Marie Flavin, June 2, 1923.