Elmer J. Holland

Elmer Joseph Holland (January 8, 1894 – August 9, 1968) was an American World War I veteran who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania during the mid-20th-century.

Early life and career Elmer Holland was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and the University of Montpellier, France. He graduated from Saumur Cavalry School, France, in 1919.

World War I He served with the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I as a second lieutenant of Field Artillery.

Business career He was engaged as sales and advertising manager for a glass manufacturer from 1915 to 1933.

State legislature He was elected as a member of the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives from 1934 to 1942. He also served as the superintendent of highways and sewers in Pittsburgh from 1940 to 1942.

Congress He was elected as a Democrat to the 77th United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Joseph A. McArdle and served from May 19, 1942, to January 3, 1943. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1942.

He served as a major in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1943 to 1956.

He was again elected to the 84th United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Vera Buchanan.

Death and burial He served until his death from a heart attack in Annapolis, Maryland on August 9, 1968. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.