About Edward James Land
Born 1935. Edward James Land is an American military personnel.
Edward James Land Jr. or Jim Land (born June 4, 1935) is a retired Marine Corps officer who was instrumental in starting the Marine Scout Sniper program. He was awarded the Legion of Merit for his service at the Embassy under Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker.
After the Vietnam War, Land along with Major Richard O. Culver Jr. established the first permanent Marine Corps Scout Sniper school in Quantico, Virginia.
After Vietnam, Land served as the Marine Corps Marksmanship coordinator.
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Who is Edward James Land?
American military sniper
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Edward James Land was born on 20 January 1935 in Lincoln.
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Edward James Land is a military personnel.
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