Background
Gavin, Herbert James was born on November 15, 1921 in near Winterset, Iowa, United States. Son of John Joseph and Catherine Mary (Gallagher) Gavin.
Gavin, Herbert James was born on November 15, 1921 in near Winterset, Iowa, United States. Son of John Joseph and Catherine Mary (Gallagher) Gavin.
Bachelor of Science, University Maryland., 1964; graduate, United States Air Force Air War College, 1966; Master of Science, George Washington University, 1969.
Aeronautical Engineer Northrop Institute of Technology, 1949. Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1943. Advanced through grades to major general United States Air Force, 1971.
Retired, 1978; various assignments in flight test, tactical fighter operations, logistics, research and headquarters staff in the United States, China, India and Japan, to 1965. Deputy Commander operations, vice Commander (75th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing), Bergstrom Air Force Base, Texas, 1966-1968. Deputy Commander operations (460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing), Republic South Vietnam, 1968-1969.
Commander (474th Tactical Fighter Wing), Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, 1970-1971. Deputy chief of staff logistics (Headquarters TAC), Langley Air Force Base, 1971-1974. Commander (Sacramento Air Logistics Center), McClellan Air Force Base, California, 1975-1978.
Member Air Force Association, Experimental Aircraft Association.
Children– Michael J., Stephanie L., Patrick H., Ann Maureen. Married Helené A. Sideras, December 2, 1995.