Volk, Lester D. (Lester David), 1884-1962

Lester David Volk (September 17, 1884 – April 30, 1962) was an American physician, lawyer and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he notably served as U.S. Representative for New York's 10th congressional district from 1920 to 1923.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Volk attended the public and high schools. He graduated from Long Island College Hospital in 1906, practiced medicine, and was editor of the Medical Economist. He also studied law, graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1911, was admitted to the bar in 1913, and practiced in Brooklyn. Volk was elected as a Progressive to the New York State Assembly in 1912, serving one term. He declined to be a candidate for renomination. He worked as a coroner's physician in 1914. During World War I, Volk served as a first lieutenant in the Medical Corps with the American Expeditionary Forces in 1918 and 1919. He was largely instrumental in securing the soldiers' bonus granted by the State of New York. Volk was Judge Advocate of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for the State of New York in 1922.

Volk was elected as a Republican to the 66th United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Reuben L. Haskell and to the 67th United States Congress on November 2, 1920, holding office from that date to March 3, 1923. He was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election to the 68th United States Congress. Thereafter, Volk served as member from New York City on the American Waterways Commission in 1924. He also served as Assistant New York Attorney General from March 1, 1943, to January 15, 1958.

Volk died in Brooklyn and was buried in Bayside Cemetery in Ozone Park, New York.