James B. Linder
James Benjamin Linder | |
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RADM James B. Linder | |
| Born | October 13, 1925 Osceola, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | April 7, 2009 (aged 83) Oro Valley, Arizona, U.S. |
| Place of burial | Forest Home Cemetery Mount Pleasant, Iowa |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1943, 1949-1979 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Unit | VF-112 VA-76 Carrier Air Wing 15 |
| Commands | |
| Conflicts | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
| Relations | Patricia Linder (wife) |
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.
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.