George B. Belting
Encyclopedia
Biography
Belting was born on July 15, 1914 in De Soto, WisconsinDe Soto, Wisconsin
De Soto is a village straddling Vernon and Crawford Counties in Wisconsin. The population was 366 at the 2000 census.-Geography:De Soto is located at ....
. He later moved to Beloit, Wisconsin
Beloit, Wisconsin
Beloit is a city in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2010 census, Beloit had a population of 36,966. The greater Beloit area is home to more than 91,000 residents.-Claim to fame:...
. During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, he served in the United States Navy
United States Navy
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. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he also became a member of the faculty.
Political career
Belting was a member of the Assembly from 1957 to 1970. He was a RepublicanRepublican Party (United States)
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.