Martin E. Lind

Martin E. Lind (31 July 1931 – 22 June 2018) was a career officer in the United States Army. A veteran of the Cold War and a longtime member of the New York Army National Guard, Lind attained the rank of major general. His career with the Army, United States Army Reserve, and National Guard spanned 38 years, and his awards and decorations included the Army Distinguished Service Medal.

Lind was a native of Auburn, New York and a 1953 graduate of Clarkson University. He participated in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program and at graduation received his commission as a second lieutenant in the US Army Signal Corps. He completed the Signal Officer Basic Course in 1954 and served on active duty with the 82nd Airborne Signal Battalion until 1956, including exercises and mobilizations in the Far East during the Korean War.

After leaving the active army, Lind served in the United States Army Reserve for two years, then transferred his military membership to the New York Army National Guard. He served primarily in the 108th Infantry Regiment, and he became a member of the National Guard's fulltime workforce as a dual-status federal technician. His senior assignments included chief of staff for the New York Army National Guard, superintendent of the Empire State Military Academy, deputy state adjutant general and deputy commander of the New York Army National Guard. He commanded the 42nd Infantry Division from 1986 to 1987 and 1989 to 1991. Lind retired in 1991.

Early life

Martin Edward Lind Jr. was born in Auburn, New York on 7 July 1931, the son of Martin E. Lind Sr. and Elsie (Evans) Lind. He was raised and educated in Auburn and Sennett and was a 1949 graduate of Auburn High School. He then attended Clarkson University, from which he graduated in 1953 with a bachelor of business administration degree. While in college, he played tennis, participated in the school's rifle club and drill team, and joined the staffs of the Clarkson Journal newspaper and WNTC radio station. After completion of the Signal Officer Basic Course, Lind served with the 82nd Airborne Signal Battalion, including assignments as platoon leader, company executive officer, and battalion operations officer. Lind's regular army service included exercises and temporary duty in the Far East during the Korean War. He was discharged in 1956, after which he returned to New York and served for two years in the United States Army Reserve. Reserve Components National Security Course, National Defense University

As Lind's career progressed, his senior assignments included NYARNG deputy chief of staff and chief of staff. In retirement, Lind resided in Spruce Creek, Florida and on Fourth Lake near Old Forge, New York.

Army Distinguished Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal Overseas Service Ribbon Expert Infantryman Badge Parachutist Badge

Among Lind's state awards were: Colonel, 8 November 1978 Brigadier General, 22 February 1985 Major General, 17 December 1987