James Alton Gardner | |
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| Born | February 7, 1943 Dyersburg, Tennessee |
| Died | February 7, 1966 (aged 23) My Canh, Vietnam |
| Place of burial | Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg, Tennessee |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1964–1966 |
| Rank |  First Lieutenant |
| Unit | Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Purple Heart Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
James Alton Gardner (February 7, 1943 – February 7, 1966) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.