James J. Lindsay
James J. Lindsay | |
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Lindsay in 1986 | |
| Born | 10 October 1932 Portage, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | 6 August 2023 (aged 90) Vass, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | 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 (10 October 1932 – 6 August 2023) was a United States Army four-star general, and served as the first commander of the United States Special Operations Command.