James L. Baldwin
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Major General James Leon Baldwin (February 28, 1921 ā November 8, 1979) was a career United States Army officer who served as commander of the 23rd (Americal) Infantry Division from 1970 to 1971.
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Born | (1921-02-28)February 28, 1921 Omaha, Nebraska, US |
Died | November 8, 1979(1979-11-08) (aged 58) River Falls, Wisconsin, US |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1939ā1972 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment 3rd Brigade, 4th Armored Division Berlin Brigade 23rd (Americal) Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Combat Infantryman Badge Legion of Merit Bronze Star Purple Heart Army Commendation Medal |
Other work | Foreign Policy Consultant, U.S. State Department |
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