James J. Lindsay
American general (1932–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Joseph Lindsay (October 10, 1932 – August 6, 2023) was a United States Army four-star general,[1] and served as the first commander of the United States Special Operations Command.
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James J. Lindsay | |
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Born | (1932-10-10)October 10, 1932 Portage, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | August 6, 2023(2023-08-06) (aged 90) Vass, North Carolina, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1952–1990 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | United States Special Operations Command United States Readiness Command XVIII Airborne Corps United States Army Infantry School 82nd Airborne Division 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (4) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (4) |
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