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James M. Gavin, grew up in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, and ran away from home in his early teen years, never to return. He was commissioned into the Infantry after graduating from the US Military Academy in 1929. Promoted Brigadier General in 1943, he was one of the youngest generals in US Army history since George Armstrong Custer during the American Civil War... See full bio »

Born:

James Maurice Gavin
March 22, 1907 in Brooklyn, New York, USA

Died:

February 23, 1990 (age 82) in Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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Filmography

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1977 Grand Theft Auto (helicopter pilot - uncredited)

1977 A Bridge Too Far (military consultant - as General James M. Gavin U.S.A.)

1962 The Longest Day (military consultant - as Lieutenant General James Gavin)

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1960 Panorama (TV series documentary)
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– Episode dated 22 February 1960 (1960) … Himself (as Lieutenant General James Gavin)

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Personal Details

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »

Alternate Names:

Lieutenant General James Gavin | General James M. Gavin U.S.A.

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Trivia:

U.S. Ambassador to France (1961-1962). See more »

Trademark:

Known for carrying an M1 Garand Rifle into battle rather than a traditional sidearm See more »

Nickname:

The Jumping General See more »

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