James H. Boyd (Atlantic City politician)
Jimmy Boyd | |
|---|---|
| Atlantic City Fourth Ward Alderman | |
| In office Late 1920s – Early 1970s | |
| Atlantic County Legislator on Atlantic Board of Freeholders | |
| In office 1930s–1970s | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James H. Boyd November 5, 1906 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died | April 11, 1974 (aged 67) Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Marie E. Boyd |
| Alma mater | Princeton University |
| Occupation | Politician, racketeer, bootlegger, soldier, bellhop |
| Awards | World War II Victory Medal EAME Medal Bronze Star |
| Nickname | Boydie |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | US Army, 79th Infantry Division |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II Normandy Northern France Rhineland Central Europe |
James Howlett Boyd (November 5, 1906 – April 11, 1974) was an Atlantic City politician and criminal, who served under corrupt Atlantic County treasurer Enoch “Nucky” Johnson and New Jersey Senator Frank S. Farley.