Joel T. Broyhill

A Representative from Virginia. Born in Hopewell, Prince George County, Va. , November 4, 1919. Attended the public schools, Fork Union Military Academy, Fork Union, Va. , and George Washington University, Washington, D. C. , 1939-1941, engaged in the building business in the firm of M. T. Broyhill &. Sons since 1945. Entered the United States Army in February 1942 as an enlisted man. Served in European Theater as a captain in One Hundred and Sixth Infantry Division and was taken prisoner in Battle of the Bulge. After six months in German prison camps escaped and rejoined advancing American forces. After four years of services was released from active duty November 1, 1945, as a captain of Infantry. Resumed real estate pursuits. President, Arlington County Chamber of Commerce. Chairman, Arlington County Planning Commission. Elected as a Republican to the Eighty-third and to the ten succeeding Congresses until his resignation on December 31, 1974 (January 3, 1953-December 31, 1974). Unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the Ninety-fourth Congress in 1974. Resumed business interests in the building and construction industries. Died on September 24, 2006, in Arlington, Va. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.