James J. Lindsay

James J. Lindsay
General James J. Lindsay
Born(1932-10-10)October 10, 1932
Portage, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedAugust 5, 2023(2023-08-05) (aged 90)
Vass, North Carolina, U.S.
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1952—1990
RankGeneral
Commands heldU.S. Special Operations Command
XVIII Airborne Corps
82nd Airborne Division
Battles/warsVietnam War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star (4)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star with "V" (4)
Air Medal (9)
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm and Gold Star
Combat Infantryman Badge

James Joseph Lindsay (October 10, 1932 – August 5, 2023) was a United States Army four-star general.[1] He was the first commander of the United States Special Operations Command.

Lindsay died on August 5, 2023 in Vass, North Carolina at the age of 90.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Wilmington Morning Star. "Fort Bragg commander tapped for higher post". September 26, 1986, p. 6C. Retrieved on June 25, 2013.
  2. ↑ "'One of our greatest': U.S. Special Operations Command retired Gen. James Lindsay dies at 90". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved 6 August 2023.

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