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James R Galvin 1906 - 1973

James Robert Galvin of Bronx, Bronx County, NY was born on August 16, 1906 in Manhattan County, and died at age 67 years old on November 3, 1973 in New York. James Galvin was buried on November 19, 1973 at Long Island National CemeterySection 2T Site 237 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale.

James Robert Galvin

Bronx, Bronx County, NY 10457

August 16, 1906

Manhattan County, NY

November 3, 1973

New York, New York, United States

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Introduction

James Robert Galvin was born to James Andrew Galvin (1866-1929) and Bridget Cecelia Cummings (1873-1937) in New York. He married Alice Marie Neilan (1910-1984) on December 22nd 1932 in New York City and they had a daughter Alice Marie Galvin (1933-2007).
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1906

Birthday

August 16, 1906

Birthdate

Manhattan County, NY

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

White, Citizen
Nationality & Locations

Born in New York, James lived his entire life in Bronx County, New York United States.
Early Life & Education

James had completed grammar school when he enlisted in the United States military on September 1st 1942 at Fort Jay Governors Island in New York.
Military Service

James was a private first class in the United States Army during World War 2. His military enlistment details are below: Military serial#: 32442759 Enlisted: September 1, 1942 in Ft Jay Governors Island New York Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
Personal Life & Family

James was born to James Andrew Galvin and Bridget Cecelia Cummings. He married Alice Marie Neilan and they had a daughter Alice Marie Galvin who passed away in 2007.
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1973

Death

November 3, 1973

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

New York, New York United States
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1973

Gravesite & Burial

November 19, 1973

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Long Island National CemeterySection 2T Site 237 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny 11735
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James R Galvin lived 6 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 67.

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In 1906, in the year that James R Galvin was born, the great San Francisco earthquake hit, estimated at 7.8 on the Richter scale. The earthquake caused fires that raged for days and between the earthquake and the fire, about 3,000 people were killed and 80% of the City was destroyed.

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In 1934, James was 28 years old when on June 6th, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission was formed as a response to the stock market crash of 1929 and the continuing Great Depression. Previously, the states regulated the offering and sales of stocks - called "blue sky" laws. They were largely ineffective. Roosevelt created a group (one member was Joseph Kennedy, father of the future President Kennedy) who knew Wall Street well and they defined the mission and operating mode for the SEC. The new organization had broad and stringent rules and oversight and restored public confidence in the stock market in the United States.

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