Louis G. Whitcomb (July 30, 1903 - October 12, 1984) was an American attorney and political figure from Vermont.

[2][3] In the 1920s and 1930s, Whitcomb and friend Everett Williams, the station manager of WNBX in Springfield, hosted a weekday morning radio show.

[2] Whitcomb joined the United States Navy for World War II and served from 1943 to 1945.

[5] He attained the rank of lieutenant commander, and after his discharge he resumed practicing law in Springfield.

[2] The 1952 presidential election victory of Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower gave him the opportunity to appoint Republicans to federal posts including United States Attorney following 20 years of Democratic administrations led by Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S.

[8][9] They divorced following his return from military service and in 1946 Whitcomb married Alice-Elizabeth (Stiles) Hackett (1908-1998).