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.

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