James Devereux

James Devereux
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 2nd district
In office January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1959
Preceded by	William P. Bolton
Succeeded by	Daniel Baugh Brewster
Personal details
Born	James Patrick Sinnott Devereux (1903-02-20)February 20, 1903 Cabana, Cuba
Died	August 5, 1988(1988-08-05) (aged 85) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery
Political party	Republican
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1923–1948
Rank	Brigadier general
Battles/wars	Banana Wars World War II Battle of Wake Island
Awards	Navy Cross

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 officer-in-charge (OIC) 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 as a colonel in 1948, where upon his retirement he was promoted to brigadier general. He later 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.