James B. Linder
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James Benjamin Linder (October 13, 1925 – April 7, 2009) was a flag officer and highly decorated Naval Aviator in the United States Navy. He served in both the Korean War and Vietnam War.
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James Benjamin Linder | |
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Born | (1925-10-13)October 13, 1925 Osceola, Iowa |
Died | April 7, 2009(2009-04-07) (aged 83) Oro Valley, Arizona |
Place of burial | Forest Home Cemetery Mount Pleasant, Iowa |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1943, 1949-1979 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Unit | VF-112 VA-76 Carrier Air Wing 15 |
Commands held | |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Navy Cross |
Relations | Patricia Linder (wife) |
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He was the last commander of the United States Taiwan Defense Command. He retired as a Rear Admiral and is one of the top 25 most decorated American veterans.