James Devereux, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Devereux

United States Marine Corps general and congressman

Date of Birth: 20-Feb-1903

Place of Birth: Cuba

Date of Death: 05-Aug-1988

Profession: politician, military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

James Patrick Sinnott Devereux (February 20, 1903 – August 5, 1988) was a United States Marine Corps general, Navy Cross recipient, and Republican congressman.
He was the commanding officer of the 1st Defense Battalion detachment during the defense of Wake Island in December 1941.
He was captured on Wake Island as a prisoner of war, along with his men, after a 15-day battle with the Japanese.
After his release in September 1945, he concluded his military career in 1948 and represented the second congressional district of the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives for four terms from 1951 to 1959.
He was an unsuccessful candidate for election as Governor of Maryland in 1958.