Background
Murtha, John Patrick was born on June 17, 1932 in New Martinsville, West Virginia, United States. Son of John Patrick and Mary Edna (Ray) Murtha.
Murtha, John Patrick was born on June 17, 1932 in New Martinsville, West Virginia, United States. Son of John Patrick and Mary Edna (Ray) Murtha.
Bachelor of Arts Economics, U. Pittsburgh, 1961; postgraduate, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1962-1965; Doctor of Humanities (honorary), Mount Aloysius Junior College.
Member, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1969-1973; member, 93rd-105th Congresses from 12th Pennsylvania district, Washington, District of Columbia, since 1974; member appropriations committee.
Served to Lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1952-1955, as major 1966-1967, Vietnam. Retired colonel Reserve.
Married Joyce Bell; three children.