James L. Baldwin

James L. Baldwin
Major General James L. Baldwin as commander of the 23rd (Americal) Infantry Division during the Vietnam War.
Born(1921-02-28)February 28, 1921
Omaha, Nebraska, US
DiedNovember 8, 1979(1979-11-08) (aged 58)
River Falls, Wisconsin, US
Buried
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1939–1972
Rank Major General
Commands1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment
3rd Brigade, 4th Armored Division
Berlin Brigade
23rd (Americal) Infantry Division
Battles / warsWorld War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
AwardsCombat Infantryman Badge
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Army Commendation Medal
Other workForeign Policy Consultant, U.S. State Department

Major General James Leon Baldwin (February 28, 1921 – November 8, 1979) was a career United States Army officer who served as commander of the 23rd (Americal) Infantry Division from 1970 to 1971.