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John Murtha

John Patrick Murtha Jr. (/ˈmɜːrθə/ MUR-thə; June 17, 1932 – February 8, 2010) was an American politician and Marine Corps officer. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1974 until his death in 2010. Murtha was the first Vietnam War veteran elected to…

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Education
Washington and Jefferson College University of Pittsburgh (BA) Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Battles/wars
Vietnam War
Born
John Patrick Murtha Jr. (1932-06-17)June 17, 1932 New Martinsville, West Virginia, U.S.
Branch/service
United States Marine Corps
Children
3
Civilian awards
American Spirit Honor Medal · Navy Distinguished Public Service Award

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Early life and military career

Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1969–1974)

U.S. House of Representatives (1974–2010)

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Personal life

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John Murtha

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John Murtha

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John Murtha → Biographical Directory, Biography, Books, C-SPANProfile, Federal Election CommissionProfile, Find, GraveFBI Records, IMDbJohn Murtha, Murtha, SourceWatchJohn Murtha, The Vault, United States CongressFinancial, Vote SmartAppearances
Military awards · 5
John Murtha → Bronze Star Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Purple Heart (2), Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry
Civilian awards · 2
John Murtha → American Spirit Honor Medal, Navy Distinguished Public Service Award
Preceded by · 2
John Murtha → Edward McNally (elect).mw-parser-output .citation{word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}[a], John P. Saylor
Succeeded by · 2
John Murtha → James Whelan, Mark Critz
Battles/wars · 1
John Murtha → Vietnam War
Born · 1
John Murtha → John Patrick Murtha Jr. (1932-06-17)June 17, 1932 New Martinsville, West Virginia, U.S.
Branch/service · 1
John Murtha → United States Marine Corps
Children · 1
John Murtha → 3
Died · 1
John Murtha → February 8, 2010(2010-02-08) (aged 77) Arlington, Virginia, U.S.

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John MurthaBattles/warsVietnam War1.00infobox
John MurthaBornJohn Patrick Murtha Jr. (1932-06-17)June 17, 1932 New Martinsville, West Virginia, U.S.1.00infobox
John MurthaBranch/serviceUnited States Marine Corps1.00infobox
John MurthaChildren31.00infobox
John MurthaCivilian awardsAmerican Spirit Honor Medal1.00infobox
John MurthaCivilian awardsNavy Distinguished Public Service Award1.00infobox
John MurthaDiedFebruary 8, 2010(2010-02-08) (aged 77) Arlington, Virginia, U.S.1.00infobox
John MurthaEducationWashington and Jefferson College University of Pittsburgh (BA) Indiana University of Pennsylvania1.00infobox
John MurthaMilitary awardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal1.00infobox
John MurthaMilitary awardsBronze Star Medal1.00infobox
John MurthaMilitary awardsPurple Heart (2)1.00infobox
John MurthaMilitary awardsCombat Action Ribbon1.00infobox
John MurthaMilitary awardsVietnamese Cross of Gallantry1.00infobox
John MurthaPartyDemocratic1.00infobox
John MurthaPreceded byJohn P. Saylor1.00infobox
John MurthaPreceded byEdward McNally (elect).mw-parser-output .citation{word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}[a]1.00infobox
John MurthaRankColonel1.00infobox
John MurthaResting placeGrandview Cemetery1.00infobox
John MurthaSpouseJoyce Murtha1.00infobox
John MurthaSucceeded byMark Critz1.00infobox
John MurthaSucceeded byJames Whelan1.00infobox
John MurthaYears of service1952–19901.00infobox

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