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Jack Murtha

Jack MurthaAKA John Patrick Murtha, Jr.

Born: 17-Jun-1932
Birthplace: New Martinsville, WV

Gender: Male
Religion: Roman Catholic
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Democratic

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Congressman, Pennsylvania 12th

Military service: USMC (1952-55); USMC Reserve (1966-67); USMC (1966-67)

Father: John P. Murtha, Sr.
Wife: Joyce Bell (m. 10-Jun-1955, 3 children)
Son: Pat
Son: John
Daughter: Donna

    High School: Ramsay High School, Mount Pleasant, PA (1950)
    University: Kiskiminetas Spring School
    University: Washington and Jefferson College
    University: BA Economics, University of Pittsburgh (1962)
    University: Indiana University of Pennsylvania

    US Congressman, Pennsylvania 12th (1974-)
    Pennsylvania State House of Representatives (1969-74)
    American Legion Post 294, Johnstown, PA
    Salvation Army
    Veterans of Foreign Wars
    Bronze Star with combat "V"
    International Security Leadership Award 1994
    Purple Heart twice
    Eagle Scout 1946
    Abscam Scandal no charges filed

Official Website:
http://www.house.gov/murtha/

Author of books:
From Vietnam to 9/11: On the Front Lines of National Security (2003, with John Plashal)


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