Eni F.H. Faleomavaega
| Eni Faleomavaega | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from American Samoa's at-large district |
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In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 2015 Delegate |
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| Preceded by | Fofó Sunia |
| Succeeded by | Amata Coleman Radewagen |
| 3rd Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa | |
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In office January 3, 1985 – January 2, 1989 |
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| Governor | A. P. Lutali |
| Preceded by | Tufele Liamatua |
| Succeeded by | Galea'i Peni Poumele |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin Faleomavaega Jr. August 15, 1943 Vailoatai, American Samoa, U.S. |
| Died | February 22, 2017 (aged 73) Provo, Utah, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Hinanui Bambridge Cave |
| Children | 5 |
| Education |
Brigham Young University, Hawaii Brigham Young University, Utah (BA) University of Houston (JD) University of California, Berkeley (LLM) |
| Awards | Army Commendation Medal |
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| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
United States Army • United States Army Reserve |
| Years of service | 1966–1969 (Active) 1982–1990 (Reserve) |
| Rank |
 Captain
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| Unit | 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin Faleomavaega Jr. (/ˈɛniː fəˌleɪ.oʊmɑːvəˈɛŋɡə/; August 15, 1943 – February 22, 2017) was an American Samoan politician who served as the territory's lieutenant governor and congressional delegate.
Faleomavaega was born in Vailoatai Village, American Samoa, but he grew up in Oahu, Hawaii. He graduated from Kahuku High School and attended Brigham Young University-Hawaii, where he earned his associate degree. He then transferred to Brigham Young University's main campus in Utah and earned a bachelor's degree in political science. He attended the University of Houston Law Center and the UC-Berkeley, earning his Juris Doctor and Master of Law degrees. He served in the United States Army from 1966–69, and as an officer in the United States Army Reserve from 1982 to 1989. He served in the Vietnam War and left the military with the rank of captain. He and his wife were active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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