James M. Masters Sr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James M. Masters Sr.

United States Marine Corps general

Date of Birth: 16-Jun-1911

Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Date of Death: 05-Aug-1988

Profession: military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

James Marvin Masters Sr.
(June 11, 1911 – August 5, 1988) was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who during the course of his career served as a China Marine, fought in numerous battles in the Pacific during World War II and commanded units from platoon to division size.
He received the Navy Cross for his actions during the Battle of Okinawa and was also a recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal during a military career that spanned the 35 years between 1933 and 1968.
He died at his home in Washington, D.C.
on 5 August 1988.