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.Burial Detail: Gavin, Herbert James – ANC Explorer
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
Sources
Military Times/Hall of Valor US Air Force Website