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Edward James Land (Jim, EJ) was born on 4 June, 1935 in Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S., is an Edward James Land Jr. or Jim Land is retired Marine Corps. Discover Edward James Land's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?
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Jim, EJ |
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88 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
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4 June 1935 |
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4 June |
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Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
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United States
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Edward James Land Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Edward James Land Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Edward James Land worth at the age of 88 years old? Edward James Land’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated Edward James Land's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Edward James Land Jr. or Jim Land (born 4 June 1935 in Lincoln, Nebraska), is a retired Marine Corps officer who was instrumental in starting the Marine Scout Sniper program.
Land was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1935.
He enlisted in the Marine Corps at age 17 in 1953.
Land went on to become a Staff Sergeant and a Drill Instructor before attending Officer Candidate School in 1959.
Upon graduating OCS, Land was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the 4th Marine Regiment.
As an officer, Land demonstrated an aptitude for competitive shooting and was selected for the Marine Corps Rifle Team.
In 1961, Land founded the first modern sniper course for the Marine Corps.
In Vietnam, Land was the commanding officer of Carlos Hathcock, whom he had trained in one of his early Sniper Courses.
Land was assigned as Commanding Officer of the Marine Security Guard detachment at the U.S. Embassy in Saigon, Vietnam in November 1971.
Major Land 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 USMC Marksmanship coordinator.
Land was active in the community and from 1977 until 1980 held the position of scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 1183 in Triangle, Virginia.
During his tenure he mentored many Scouts, several to the rank of Eagle.
He was also instrumental in spearheading a newspaper recycling program years before such recycling practices were commonplace.
Newspaper from the local community was collected once a month by the Scouts and sold to an insulation company to benefit the troop.
Land retired from the Marine Corps as a major in 1977.
From September 16 through the 29, 1978 funds from these efforts sent 12 Scouts and 3 leaders to Brownsea Island, England, the location of Lord Baden Powell's first Boy Scout camping trip in 1907.
Land was elected as Secretary of the National Rifle Association in 1994.
He retired from this position in April 2015.
