Andrew Lawrence Somers
Andrew Lawrence Somers (March 21, 1895 – April 6, 1949) was an American businessman, World War I veteran, and Democratic politician who served 13 terms as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1925 until his death in 1949.
Andrew Lawrence Somers | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office March 4, 1925 – April 6, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Charles I. Stengle |
| Succeeded by | Edna F. Kelly |
| Constituency | 6th district (1925–1945) 10th district (1945–1949) |
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| Born | March 21, 1895 Brooklyn, New York City |
| Died | April 6, 1949 (aged 54) Queens, New York City |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Manhattan College New York University |
Biography
He attended St. Teresa's Academy in Brooklyn, Brooklyn College Preparatory School, Manhattan College, and New York University in New York City. He engaged in dry color and chemical business.
Military service
During World War I, he enlisted on July 18, 1917, as a hospital apprentice, second class, in the United States Naval Reserve Force.
Subsequently, he served as an ensign in the Naval Reserve Flying Corps and was then appointed a naval aviator on September 17, 1918. He proceeded to foreign service on September 30, 1918, and served there until honorably discharged on March 4, 1919.
In January 1942, he submitted a resolution in the House of Representatives calling on President Roosevelt to petition Great Britain "to take such action as may be necessary to permit the organization of all-Jewish military units in Palestine".[1]
Death
Somers died on April 6, 1949, at age 54.
References
- "A Zionist Army?" The New York Times, January 22, 1942.
General references
- United States Congress. "Andrew Lawrence Somers (id: S000676)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
