James Maurice Gavin Net Worth is
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James Maurice Gavin Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
James Maurice "Jumpin' Jim" Gavin (born as James Nally Ryan; March 22, 1907 – February 23, 1990) was a prominent lieutenant general in the United States Army during World War II. He was also referred to as "The Jumping General", because of his practice of taking part in combat drops with the paratroopers whom he commanded.In his mid-30s at the time, Gavin was the youngest U.S. major general commanding a division during World War II. During combat, he was known for his habit of carrying an M1 Garand rifle typically carried by enlisted U.S. soldiers, as opposed to the M1 carbine rifles and Colt Model M1911 .45 caliber pistols traditionally carried by officers.His men respected him a great deal, affectionately referring to him as "Slim Jim" due to his athletic figure. Gavin fought against segregation in the U.S. Army, which gained him some notoriety.Among his decorations, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. He was also awarded the British Distinguished Service Order.
| Date Of Birth | March 22, 1907 |
| Died | 1990-02-23 |
| Place Of Birth | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Profession | Miscellaneous Crew |
| # | Trademark |
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| 1 | Known for carrying an M1 Garand Rifle into battle rather than a traditional sidearm |
| # | Fact |
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| 1 | During the war, he was often referred to as "The Jumping General" because of his practice of taking part in combat jumps with the paratroopers under his command; he was the only American general officer to make four combat jumps in the war. |
| 2 | Left school after the eighth grade. |
| 3 | He fought against segregation in the army. |
| 4 | Was the youngest major general to command an American division in World War II, being only thirty-seven upon promotion, and the youngest lieutenant general after the war, in March 1955. |
| 5 | A combination of restlessness and limited future opportunities in his hometown caused Gavin to run away from home. In March 1924, on his 17th birthday, he took the night train to New York. The first thing he did upon arriving was to send a telegram to his parents saying everything was all right to prevent them from reporting him missing to the police. |
| 6 | He served as a military consultant on both The Longest Day (1962) and A Bridge Too Far (1977). He was played by Robert Ryan in the former and Ryan O'Neal in the latter. |
| 7 | He was thirty-seven years old when promoted to the rank of Major General and was the youngest man to ever hold the rank. |
| 8 | His mother was an immigrant from Ireland. |
| 9 | Served as Vice President and later President of Arthur D Little inc from 1958 to 1977. During that time, he transformed it from a 10 million dollar domestic company to a 70 million dollar multinational. |
| 10 | Was asked to be Ambassador to France due to his experience with president Charles De Gaulle. |
| 11 | Had 5 daughters, 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. |
| 12 | Retired from the Army in 1958 after 34 years. |
| 13 | Grew up in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania. |
| 14 | Was adopted by Mary and Martin Gavin in 1909. |
| 15 | Irish-American. |
| 16 | At age 35, he was one of the youngest Generals in the U.S. Military during World War II. |
| 17 | Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume Two, 1986-1990, pages 321-323. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1999. |
| 18 | Commanded the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division in Europe during WWII. |
| 19 | U.S. Ambassador to France (1961-1962). |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Grand Theft Auto | 1977 | helicopter pilot - uncredited | |
| A Bridge Too Far | 1977 | military consultant - as General James M. Gavin U.S.A. | |
| The Longest Day | 1962 | military consultant - as Lieutenant General James Gavin | |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| Panorama | 1960 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
