James Gavin
Former United States Ambassador to France
James Maurice Gavin, sometimes called "Jumpin' Jim" and "the jumping general", was a senior United States Army officer, with the rank of lieutenant general, who was the third Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. Wikipedia
Born: March 22, 1907, Brooklyn, New York, NY
Died: February 23, 1990 (age 82 years), Baltimore, MD
Awards: Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal, and Distinguished Service Order
Previous office: United States Ambassador to France (1961–1962)
Nationality: American
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