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.

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