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]

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Other honors

A chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association is named for General Gavin.[2]

Sources

  • Military Times/Hall of Valor
  • US Air Force Website
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