Alexander Pirnie
| Alexander Pirnie | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 34th district |
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In office January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1963 |
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| Preceded by | William R. Williams |
| Succeeded by | R. Walter Riehlman |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 32nd district | |
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In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1973 |
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| Preceded by | Samuel S. Stratton |
| Succeeded by | James M. Hanley |
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April 16, 1903 Pulaski, New York |
| Died | June 12, 1982 (aged 79) Canastota, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater |
Cornell University Cornell Law School |
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| Service/branch | United States Army (Officers Reserve Corps) |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Alexander Pirnie (April 16, 1903 – June 12, 1982) was an American Congressman from New York.
Pirnie was born in Pulaski, New York on April 16, 1903. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University in 1924 and his law degree from Cornell Law School in 1926. While at Cornell Pirnie was also a member of the Quill and Dagger Society. After attaining admission to the bar Pirnie practiced law in Utica, New York.
In 1924 he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant of Infantry in the Officers Reserve Corps. He later transferred to the Judge Advocate General's Corps, and volunteered to serve in Europe during World War II. Pirnie served as a major on the staff of Theater Service Forces. He received the Bronze Star Medal for his wartime service, and he continued to serve until retiring as a Colonel. In 1951 he was elected president of the Judge Advocate's Association. He was a longtime member of the board of visitors at the Judge Advocate General's School. Pirnie received the Legion of Merit at his 1963 retirement ceremony.
In 1958 Pirnie was a successful Republican candidate for the United States House of Representatives. He served six terms, 1959 to 1973. While in Congress, Pirnie was the ranking Republican member of the subcommittee that oversaw the 1969 draft for the Vietnam war. In this capacity he drew the first of the 366 capsules used to determine draft eligibility.
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