Patrick Murphy is a Congressman from Pennsylvania. Also, he was a JAG Officer and a Captain in the elite 82nd Airborne. Rep. Murphy is the first and at this time the only Iraqi war veteran to serve in Congress. He is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition Armed Services Committee and the Select Committee for Intelligence. Rep. Murphy worked with Rep. Barack Obama on legislation to bring the soldiers back from Iraq.
Fast Facts:
- Born: October 19, 1973
- Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Political party: Democratic
- Spouse: Jennifer Safford Murphy
- Child: Maggie
- Education: Kings College, Widener University
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- First Iraqi war veteran to serve in Congress
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Patrick Murphy Timeline
1973: Born
1996: Graduates from King's College, Pennsylvania
2000: Begins active duty in the Army by teaching law at USMA West Point
2002: Volunteered for overseas deployment in Iraq after 9-11
2004: Receives Bronze Star for his seven months in Iraq
2007: Assumes office in the House of Representatives for Pennsylvania
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