John A. Brieden

John A. Brieden
Judge of Washington County, Texas
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2011
Preceded byDorothy Morgan
National Commander of
The American Legion
In office
2003–2004
Preceded byRonald F. Conley, Sr.
Succeeded byThomas P. Cadmus
Personal details
Born
John A. Brieden III

1955 (age 68–69)
Freer, Texas, U.S.
Residence(s)Brenham, Texas, U.S.
Alma materTexas Agricultural and Mechanical University
OccupationPolitician
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch Army
Years of service1972–1977
Rank Captain
Unit
Awards

John A. Brieden III (born 1955) is an American politician and businessman who served as the National Commander of The American Legion from 2003 to 2004.[1]

Early life and education

Brieden was born in 1955 and educated at the Calallen High School in Corpus Christi, Texas. After graduating from high school, he moved to College Station to attend the Texas A&M University where he roomed with future Texas Governor Rick Perry.[2] He served in the United States Army for close to five years on active duty, leaving the service with the rank of Captain.[3] Brieden later moved to Brenham, Texas where he opened a State Farm Insurance office.[4]

The American Legion

On August 28, 2003, Brieden was elected National Commander of The American Legion. As such, he directed the nation's largest wartime veterans' organization, representing the interests of 2.8 million U.S. veterans. During his term of office, he lobbied for veterans' benefits and continued support for POW/MIA programs.[5][6]

Political career

Long involved in Republican party politics, Brieden in 2010 decided to run for Judge of Washington County, Texas. He would go on to defeat his opponent, Joel Romo, in the March 2010 Republican primary with 3,337 votes (56.1%) to 2,608 votes (43.9%). He then won the general election over Democrat John Muegge in the November with 6,895 (65.7%) votes to 3,598 (34.3%).[7][8]

Brieden was re-elected without opposition in 2014 and retired in 2018.[9]

Military awards

Brieden's decorations include the following:[10]

U.S. military decorations
Soldier's Medal
U.S. service medals
National Defense Service Medal
U.S. Army badges and tabs
Parachutist Badge
Ranger Tab

See also

References

  1. ^ "Brieden files for reelection". Brenham Banner-Press. November 15, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  2. ^ "Brieden named to Perry steering committee". Brenham Banner-Press. August 3, 2011. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  3. ^ United States Congressional Serial Set, Serial No. 15043, House Documents Nos. 145-152. Government Printing Office. p. 111.
  4. ^ "Brieden to take Legion commander office". Brenham Banner-Press. August 28, 2003. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  5. ^ American Legion. "John Brieden saddles up for a winning year". The American Legion. 155 (3): 31.
  6. ^ Bud Chambers (July 19, 2010). "State Legion Commander Mueller welcomes 'new generation' to group". Brenham Banner-Press. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  7. ^ Arthur Hahn (February 11, 2010). "Romo says property taxes are paid". Brenham Banner-Press. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  8. ^ Alan Nieschwietz (March 3, 2010). "Brieden, Reue get Republican nods". Brenham Banner-Press. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  9. ^ says, Dave Redden (December 31, 2018). "JOHN BRIEDEN LOOKS BACK ON TIME AS COUNTY JUDGE, FORWARD FOR WASHINGTON CO. - KWHI.com".
  10. ^ "General Orders No. 17" (PDF). Washington, DC: Headquarters, Department of the Army. 1975. p. 2. First Lieutenant John A. Brieden, III, Infantry, United States Army, for heroism on 21 July 1974, while a member of Company B, 2d Battalion (M), 50th Infantry Regiment, 2d Armored Division

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