James J. Lindsay

James J. Lindsay
Lindsay in 1986
Born(1932-10-10)10 October 1932
Portage, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died6 August 2023(2023-08-06) (aged 90)
Vass, North Carolina, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1952–1990
RankGeneral
CommandsUnited 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 / warsVietnam War
AwardsDistinguished 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.