Jacob L. Devers
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Jacob L. Devers Net Worth

Jacob L. Devers was an American military commander born on September 8, 1887 in York, PA. During World War II, he was the commander of the Sixth Army Group, and his troops were the first to reach the Rhine River following D-Day. He was highly decorated for his service and was later promoted to the rank of General.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 8, 1887
Birth Place York, PA
Age 132 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 15, 1979 (age 92)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $87 million (2024)

About

Commander of the Sixth Army Group during World War II whose troops were the first to reach the Rhine River following D-Day.

Before Fame

He served as an artillery officer during World War I, and in World War II was assigned to organize and train troops for Operation Overlord (The D-Day Invasion of Normandy).

Trivia

He led Operation Dragoon, a World War II mission that pushed into Germany by way of German-occupied France.

Family Life

He grew up in York, Pennsylvania and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1909.

Associated With

He and Omar Bradley both held high-ranking military positions during World War II.

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