James F. Prendergast
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 136th district
In office
1969–1978
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byEdmund J. Sieminski
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the Northampton County district
In office
1959–1968
Personal details
Born(1917-02-05)February 5, 1917
Easton, Pennsylvania[1]
DiedApril 30, 1985(1985-04-30) (aged 68)
Easton, Pennsylvania[2]
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materLafayette 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

  1. 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.
  2. "JAMES F. PRENDERGAST, 68; WAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE SERVING 136TH DISTRICT". Pqasb.pqarchiver.com. 1985-04-30. Retrieved 2011-12-11.
  3. Cox, Harold. "House Members P". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  4. Call, The Morning. "JAMES F. PRENDERGAST, 68; WAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE SERVING 136TH DISTRICT". mcall.com. Retrieved 2021-05-29.


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