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Years of service
  
1959-1993

Rank
  
Major General


Name
  
Nathan Lindsay

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Buried at
  
Arlington National Cemetery

Allegiance
  
United States of America

Awards
  
Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal Joint Service Commendation Medal Air Force Commendation Medal Master Astronaut Badge Master Missile Badge

Died
  
May 25, 2015, San Clemente, California, United States

Education
  
University of Southern California

Service/branch
  
United States Air Force

Nathan J. Lindsay (May 24, 1936 – May 25, 2015) was a retired Major General in the United States Air Force and a former astronaut. He worked on the Titan III and the Air Force Satellite Control Network.

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Early years

Lindsay was born in Monroe, Wisconsin, and earned both a bachelor of science degree and a master of science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He then earned a master of science degree in systems management from the University of Southern California.

Military career

While studying at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Lindsay earned his commission through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. He joined the Air Force in 1959, and in 1980 he was named director of operations support and interrogations in the Space Systems Division and in 1982 he was named assistant deputy commander for space operations. Lindsay worked on the Titan III and the Air Force Satellite Control Network. In 1987 he became Director of Special Projects in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, and was promoted to Major General in 1988. Lindsay retired from the Air Force effective January 1, 1993.

Lindsay died on May 25, 2015, one day after his 79th birthday.

Awards

Awards he has received include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Master Astronaut Badge, and the Master Missile Badge.

References

Nathan J. Lindsay Wikipedia