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John Patrick Jack Murtha Jr. (/ˈmɜrθə/; June 17 1932 – February 8 2010) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Murtha a Democrat represented Pennsylvania’s 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1974 until his death in 2010.A former Marine Corps officer Murtha was the first Vietnam War veteran elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

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active years end date
1973-11-30, 2010-02-08
active years start date
1969-05-20, 1974-02-05
alma mater
Washington & Jefferson College, University of Pittsburgh
award
Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Gallantry Cross (Vietnam), Navy Distinguished Public Service Award, American Spirit Honor Medal
battle
Vietnam War
birth date
1932-06-17
birth name
John Patrick Murtha Jr.
birth place
New Martinsville West Virginia
country
United States
death date
2010-02-08
death place
Arlington County Virginia
individualised GND number
124909361
military branch
United States Marine Corps
party
Democratic Party (United States)
region
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 72
religion
Catholic Church
residence
Johnstown Pennsylvania
service end year
1990-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
service start year
1952-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
successor
Mark Critz, James Whelan (Pennsylvania politician)

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