Gordon S. Holder
Gordon S. Holder | |
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Birth name | Gordon Stallings Holder[1] |
Born | [2] | 21 July 1946
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1968–2004 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | Military Sealift Command |
Battles/wars | Operation Iraqi Freedom Desert Shield Desert Storm |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal Navy Commendation Medal |
Gordon S. Holder was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He was a senior vice president at Booz Allen Hamilton.[3][4]
Prior to his retirement from the Navy, Holder served as commander of the Military Sealift Command. He also served as commander of the Naval Doctrine Command.[5]
Holder started his navy career by graduating from Navy Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI in October 1968. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1968 thru 2004. He was in charge of strategic logistics and warfighting efforts for Booz Allen Hamilton.[6]
Education[]
- Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Florida State University.
- Master's degree in personnel counseling from Troy University.
References[]
- ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Reserve Officers on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. 1 October 1976. p. 73. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
- ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and Reserve Officers on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. 1 January 1970. p. 368.
- ^ Booz Allen background info
- ^ Navy biography
- ^ Additional info
- ^ "idb.org info". Archived from the original on 2009-07-15. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
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- 1946 births
- Living people
- Florida State University alumni
- Troy University alumni
- United States Navy admirals
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- Recipients of the Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
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