James B. Linder

James Benjamin Linder
RADM James B. Linder
Born(1925-10-13)October 13, 1925
Osceola, Iowa
DiedApril 7, 2009(2009-04-07) (aged 83)
Oro Valley, Arizona
Place of burial
Forest Home Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1943, 1949-1979
RankRear Admiral
UnitVF-112
VA-76
Carrier Air Wing 15
Commands
Battles / wars World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
AwardsNavy Cross
RelationsPatricia Linder (wife)
On 28 April 1979, the U.S. flag was lowered for the last time in front of the United States Taiwan Defense Command. Rear Admiral James Linder, USTDC Commander, presided over this ceremony.

James Benjamin Linder (October 13, 1925 – April 7, 2009) was a flag officer and highly decorated Naval Aviator in the United States Navy. He served in both the Korean War and Vietnam War.

He was the last commander of the United States Taiwan Defense Command. He retired as a Rear Admiral and is one of the top 25 most decorated American veterans.