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James Maurice Gavin (March 22, 1907 – February 23, 1990), 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 (CG) of the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II.
James Maurice Gavin (born March 22, 1907, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Feb. 23, 1990, Baltimore, Md.) was a U.S. Army commander known as “the jumping general” because he parachuted with combat troops during World War II.
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Jun 2, 2011 · Learn how Jim Gavin, the youngest major general and division commander of World War II, led his paratroopers in a daring and successful airborne operation in Sicily. Read about his courage, leadership, and legacy in this article by Carlo D'Este.
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Sep 20, 2015 · Learn about the life and achievements of James M. Gavin, the most decorated U.S. general officer who made four combat jumps in World War II. He led the 82nd Airborne Division in Europe and helped liberate concentration camps and modernize the Army.
Read the edited and annotated journal of Lieutenant General James M. Gavin, the commander of the 82nd Airborne Division and a veteran of four combat jumps. Learn about his views on operations, leaders, and life during the war.
Feb 25, 1990 · Lieut. Gen. James M. Gavin, a World War II commander who went on to become a top Army administrator, a diplomat and a leading management consultant, died of complications from Parkinson's disease...
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Jul 3, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of James Maurice Gavin, a US Army officer who rose from orphan to airborne commander in World War II. He participated in the invasions of Sicily, France, and the Netherlands, and received the Distinguished Service Cross.
