James F. Prendergast
James F. Prendergast | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 136th district | |
| In office 1969–1978 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Edmund J. Sieminski |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Northampton County district | |
| In office 1959–1968 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1917 Easton, Pennsylvania[1] |
| Died | April 30, 1985 (aged 68) Easton, Pennsylvania[2] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Lafayette College |
James F. Prendergast (February 5, 1917 – April 30, 1985) was a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. [3] He served in the United States Marine Corps in the Second World War, where he lost his right arm fighting in the Battle of Saipan. He received the Navy Cross and two Purple Hearts for his service.[4]
References[]
- ^ The Pennsylvania manual - Pennsylvania. Dept. of General Services, Pennsylvania. Bureau of Publications, Pennsylvania. Dept. of Property and Supplies - Google Books. 1979-01-01. Retrieved 2011-12-11 – via Google Books.
- ^ "JAMES F. PRENDERGAST, 68; WAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE SERVING 136TH DISTRICT". Pqasb.pqarchiver.com. 1985-04-30. Retrieved 2011-12-11.
- ^ Cox, Harold. "House Members P". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Call, The Morning. "JAMES F. PRENDERGAST, 68; WAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE SERVING 136TH DISTRICT". mcall.com. Retrieved 2021-05-29.
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