About Jerome X. O'Donovan
Lived 1944 – 2014 (aged 70). Jerome X. O'Donovan was an American military officer and politician.
Jerome Xavier "Jay" O'Donovan (August 31, 1944 – December 11, 2014) was a former Democratic Party politician from the New York City borough of Staten Island who served in the New York City Council representing the North Shore of that borough. On December 11, 2014, O'Donovan died at his home in the Dongan Hills neighborhood on Staten Island.
Vietnam veteran O'Donovan was the first Vietnam War veteran elected to the New York City Council. A United States Marine Corps captain and advisor to the South Vietnam Marines, he was awarded two Bronze Stars and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star.
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Who was Jerome X. O'Donovan?
American politician (1944–2014)
When was Jerome X. O'Donovan born?
Jerome X. O'Donovan was born on 31 August 1944 in Staten Island.
When did Jerome X. O'Donovan die?
Jerome X. O'Donovan died on 11 December 2014 in Staten Island.
What was Jerome X. O'Donovan's occupation?
Jerome X. O'Donovan was a military officer and politician.
What nationality was Jerome X. O'Donovan?
Jerome X. O'Donovan was American.
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