Robert H. Michel
Robert Henry Michel (born March 2, 1923 in Peoria, Illinois) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.
When the Second World War broke out he joined the army and served with the Thirty-ninth Infantry Regiment as a combat infantryman in England, France, Belgium, and Germany from February 10, 1943, to January 26, 1946. He was wounded by machine gun fire and awarded two Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, and four battle stars.
After the war he attended Bradley University in Peoria, and graduated in 1948. From 1949 to 1956, he worked as an administrative assistant to Representative Harold Velde.
He was elected as a Republican to the House of Representives in 1956 and served until his retirement on January 3, 1995. Michel served as a Minority Whip from 94th congress though the 96th congress. Later, He served as minority leader from 97th congress through 103rd Congresses.
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| Preceded by: Harold H. Velde | U.S. Representative of Illinois's 18th Congressional District 1957-1995 | Succeeded by: Ray LaHood |