James J. Lindsay | |
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 Lindsay in 1986 | |
| Born | October 10, 1932 Portage, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | August 6, 2023 (aged 90) Vass, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1952–1990 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | 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) |
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.
- ^ Wilmington Morning Star. "Fort Bragg commander tapped for higher post". September 26, 1986, p. 6C. Retrieved on June 25, 2013.