Herb Gavin
Herbert "Herb" James Gavin (15 November 1921 in Winterset, Iowa – 27 June 2009 in California) was an American Chief Test Pilot in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He retired on 1 June 1978 as Major General. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[1][2]
Awards
- Command Pilot Badge
- Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster
- Silver Star Medal
- Legion of Merit
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Bronze Star Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Air Medal with 7 oak leaf clusters
- Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
- Presidential Unit Citation
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
- Combat Readiness Medal
Other honors
A chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association is named for General Gavin.[3]
Sources
- "Gen Herbert James "Herb" Gavin (1921-2009) - Find..." www.findagrave.com.
- Patterson, Michael Robert. "Herbert James Gavin, Major General, United States Air Force". www.arlingtoncemetery.net.
- "LT. General James M. Gavin Chapter / 82nd Airborne Association". gavinchapter.homestead.com.
- Military Times/Hall of Valor
- US Air Force Website
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