Lee Baggett Jr.

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Lee Baggett Jr.
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Born(1927-01-11)January 11, 1927
Oxford, Mississippi
DiedAugust 10, 1999(1999-08-10) (aged 72)
San Diego, California
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1950–1988
RankAdmiral
Commands heldUnited States Atlantic Command
United States Naval Forces Europe
Battles/warsKorean War
Vietnam War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (2)

Lee J. Baggett Jr. (January 11, 1927 – August 10, 1999) was a four star admiral in the United States Navy who served as Commander in Chief Europe in 1985 and Commander in Chief of the United States Atlantic Command from 1985 to 1988.[1] A native of Oxford, Mississippi, Baggett died in 1999 of heart disease.[2]

Awards and decorations[]

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Gold star
Gold star
Bronze star
Bronze star
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Badge Surface Warfare Officer Pin
1st Row Defense Distinguished Service Medal
2nd row Navy Distinguished Service Medal with one gold award star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal with award star
3rd row Meritorious Service Medal Combat Action Ribbon Navy Unit Commendation with one bronze service star
4th row National Defense Service Medal with service star Korean Service Medal with four service stars Vietnam Service Medal with two service stars
5th row Vietnam Navy Distinguished Service Order, 2nd class United Nations Korea Medal Vietnam Campaign Medal

References[]

  1. ^ "The Virginian-Pilot Archives". Nl.newsbank.com. 1999-08-19. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
  2. ^ "ProQuest Archiver: Titles". Pqarchiver.com. Archived from the original on 2017-10-19. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
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