James M. Gavin

Lieutenant General James Maurice "Jumpin' Jim" Gavin

US Army veteran of World War II (during which he commanded the famous 82nd Airborne Divison) and the Korean War. Ambassador to France (1961-1962).

Recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Purple Heart, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (United Kingdom), and the Legion of Honor (France).