James H. Fay
James Herbert Fay (April 29, 1899 – September 10, 1948) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
Born in New York City, Fay was awarded a Purple Heart during his service in the military in World War I, where he lost one of his legs. He graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1929.
In 1938, he was elected to Congress and served from January 3, 1939, to January 3, 1941. In 1940, Fay lost his bid for reelection to the Republican candidate, William T. Pheiffer. Fay defeated Pheiffer in 1942 by 80 votes and returned
to his seat in Congress, serving from January 3, 1943, to January 3, 1945.
Sources[]
- United States Congress. "James H. Fay (id: F000051)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- James H. Fay at Find a Grave
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