James M. Masters Sr.

James M. Masters Sr.
Masters in 1967
Nickname(s)Jungle Jim, El Tigre (The Tiger)
Born(1911-06-16)June 16, 1911
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
DiedAugust 5, 1988(1988-08-05) (aged 77)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1933–1968
Rank Lieutenant general
Service number77925
Commands
WarsWorld War II
Cold War
Awards
RelationsMG John H. Masters (brother)
William A. Kengla (brother-in-law)

James Marvin Masters Sr. (June 11, 1911 – August 5, 1988) was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who during the course of his career served as a China Marine, fought in numerous battles in the Pacific during World War II and commanded units from platoon to division size. He received the Navy Cross for his actions during the Battle of Okinawa and was also a recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal[1] during a military career that spanned the 35 years between 1933 and 1968.[2][3] He died at his home in Washington, D.C., on 5 August 1988.

  1. ^ Marine Corps Oral History Collection, James M. Masters Sr. Interview Transcript, Interview conducted by Benis Morton Frank, August 5, 12, and 20, 1981
  2. ^ "James Masters, Marine General, Dies at age 77", The Washington Post, 6 August 1988
  3. ^ Navy Cross citation: Navy Cross Awards to members of the U.S. Marines in World War II Archived 2017-10-29 at the Wayback Machine. HomeOfHeroes.com. Retrieved 2010-01-07.