![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/RAdm_Linder.jpg/640px-RAdm_Linder.jpg&w=640&q=50)
James B. Linder
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
James Benjamin Linder | |
---|---|
![]() RADM James B. Linder | |
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/ | ![]() |
Years of service | 1943, 1949-1979 |
Rank | ![]() |
Unit | VF-112 VA-76 Carrier Air Wing 15 |
Commands | |
Battles/wars | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Awards | Navy Cross |
Relations | Patricia Linder (wife) |
Close
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/USTDC_1979.04.28.jpg/640px-USTDC_1979.04.28.jpg)
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.