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Murtha, Francis Brian was born on March 23, 1915 in Brooklyn. Son of Francis Pierre and Hazel Beatrice (Greenvault) Murtha.
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Francis Brian Murtha
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Francis Brian Murtha, American photographer, minister. Recipient Distinguished award, 1965. President, local 85 North Plainfield Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, New Jersey, 1937—1939; delegate New Jersey Legislature, 1939—1942; with Nevada Wing Civil Air Patrol, 1953—1969, deputy wingcomdr., 1964—1969; Member of Professional Photographer America (member, national council 1972-1976), Lion Club.
Education
Graduate.
Career
With North Plainfield Police Department, New Jersey, 1936—1952. Chief detective bureau, 1941—1952. With Harolds Club, Reno, 1952—1972, chief, photography, 1960—1972.
Photographer, photo laboratory technician University Nevada, since 1973. Retired; ordained minister Candlelight Gospel Mission, Reno. With United States Air Force, 1942-1945.
Achievements
Membership
President, local 85 North Plainfield Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, New Jersey, 1937—1939. Delegate New Jersey Legislature, 1939—1942. With Nevada Wing Civil Air Patrol, 1953—1969, deputy wingcomdr., 1964—1969.
Member of Professional Photographer America (member, national council 1972-1976), Lion Club.
Connections
Married Helen L. Braner, July 31, 1968. Children: Patricia L., Terry, Kevin, Jack.
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Nationality
American
Career
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1936 - 1952
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1952 - 1972
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1960 - 1972