James J. Lindsay

James J. Lindsay
Lindsay in 1986
Born(1932-10-10)October 10, 1932
Portage, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedAugust 6, 2023(2023-08-06) (aged 90)
Vass, North Carolina, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1952–1990
RankGeneral
Commands heldUnited 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 (October 10, 1932 – August 6, 2023) was a United States Army four-star general,[1] and served as the first commander of the United States Special Operations Command.

  1. ^ Wilmington Morning Star. "Fort Bragg commander tapped for higher post". September 26, 1986, p. 6C. Retrieved on June 25, 2013.

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