George W. Sarbacher Jr.

Sarbacher as a U.S. Marine Corps captain, circa 1947

George William Sarbacher Jr. (September 30, 1919 – March 4, 1973) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Formative years

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 30, 1919, Sarbacher graduated from Temple University in 1942. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served from January 1942 to January 1947. Commissioned a lieutenant and later a captain, he served overseas in the Southwest Pacific for two and a half years.

Public service career

While serving on active duty in the Marines, Sarbacher ran for a seat in the United States Congress. He was elected in 1946 as a Republican to the 80th Congress, but was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1948 and 1950.

After his term in Congress, he became director of highway safety for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

He was president and chairman of board of directors of the National Scientific Laboratories, Inc. in Washington, D.C., and NSL Electronics, Ltd. in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

At the time of his death, he was serving as chairman of the Postal Service management advisory team.

Sources

• United States Congress. "George W. Sarbacher Jr. (id: S000063)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.