James J. Lindsay
| James J. Lindsay | |
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General James J. Lindsay
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| Born |
October 10, 1932 Portage, Wisconsin |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1952—1990 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held |
U.S. Special Operations Command XVIII Airborne Corps 82nd Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards |
Distinguished 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 (born October 10, 1932 in Portage, Wisconsin) is a retired United States Army four-star general, and served as the first commander of the United States Special Operations Command.
Lindsay's military career began when he enlisted in the Army in 1952. He graduated from the U.S. Army Officer Candidate School in May 1953 as a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry. His military education includes the Infantry Officer Advanced Course, Army Language School (German and Russian) the US Marine Corps Command and Staff College and the National War College. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a Master of Science degree in Foreign Affairs from George Washington University.
Lindsay commanded units at all levels, from platoon through MACOM, in both peacetime and war. His first assignments were with the 82nd Airborne Division, 7th Special Forces Group and Military Intelligence. Within the 82nd Airborne Division he held eight assignments, from platoon to division level. During the Vietnam War, he was an advisor to the Vietnamese Airborne Brigade, commanded the 2nd Battalion 60th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division and was the G3 (Assistant Chief-of-Staff, Operations and Plans) for the 9th Infantry Division.
As a general, Lindsay commanded the 82nd Airborne Division, the United States Army Infantry School, the XVIII Airborne Corps, the United States Readiness Command, and was the first Commander in Chief, United States Special Operations Command. General Lindsay retired July 1, 1990.
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