Reginald C. Harmon (February 5, 1900 – October 23, 1992) was a Major General in the United States Air Force and served as its first Judge Advocate General.[1] [2]:5 At the age of 29, he was elected as the mayor of Urbana, Illinois.[1][2]:5
Reginald C. Harmon was born on February 5, 1900 near Olney, Illinois.[2]:5 After graduating from high school, he worked as a teacher in a rural school.[2]:5 He studied law at the University of Illinois College of Law receiving his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1927.[2]:5 During his time at the University of Illinois, Mr. Harmon joined the Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity.[2]:5 Mr. Harmon's military career also began during his undergraduate years at the University's Reserve Officer Training Corps.[2]:5
At the age of 29, Mr. Harmon was elected as mayor of Urbana, IL.[1][2]:5 He held the office from 1929 to 1933.[1][2]:5 As mayor during the onset of the Great Depression, Mr. Harmon declared the nation's first business moratorium to prevent a run on the banks.[1][2]:5