James J. Lindsay
James Joseph Lindsay (October 10, 1932 – August 5, 2023) was a United States Army four-star general.[1] He was the first commander of the United States Special Operations Command.
| James J. Lindsay | |
|---|---|
 General James J. Lindsay | |
| Born | October 10, 1932 Portage, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | August 5, 2023 (aged 90) Vass, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/branch |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1952—1990 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | U.S. Special Operations Command XVIII Airborne Corps 82nd Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (4) Legion of Merit Bronze Star with "V" (4) Air Medal (9) Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm and Gold Star Combat Infantryman Badge |
Lindsay died on August 5, 2023 in Vass, North Carolina at the age of 90.[2]
James J. Lindsay Media
Army distinguished service cross medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Combat Master Parachutist Badge (US) with 2 jump stars
Vector version of U.S. Army's Air Assault badge.
The full color tab is 2⅜ inches (6.03 cm) long, 11/16 inch (1.75 cm) wide, with a ⅛ inch (0.32 cm) yellow border and the word "RANGER" inscribed in yellow letters 5/16 inch (0.79 cm) high.
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- Wingsbadge
Joint Chiefs of Staff seal
References
- ↑ Wilmington Morning Star. "Fort Bragg commander tapped for higher post". September 26, 1986, p. 6C. Retrieved on June 25, 2013.
- ↑ "'One of our greatest': U.S. Special Operations Command retired Gen. James Lindsay dies at 90". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
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