List of United States Navy four-star admirals

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This is a complete list of four-star admirals in the United States Navy. The rank of admiral (or full admiral, or four-star admiral) is the highest rank normally achievable in the U.S. Navy. It ranks above vice admiral (three-star admiral) and below fleet admiral (five-star admiral).

There have been 273 four-star admirals in the history of the U.S. Navy. Of these, 232 achieved that rank while on active duty, 40 were promoted upon retirement in recognition of combat citations, and one was promoted posthumously. Admirals entered the Navy via several paths: 236 were commissioned via the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), 21 via Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC), 9 via Officer Candidate School (OCS), 2 via warrant, 2 via Aviation Officer Candidate School (AOCS), one via direct commission (direct), one via the Naval Aviation Cadet (NAVCAD) program, and one via the U.S. Merchant Marine.

List of admirals[]

Entries in the following list of four-star admirals are indexed by the numerical order in which each officer was promoted to that rank while on active duty, or by an asterisk (*) if the officer did not serve in that rank while on active duty. Each entry lists the admiral's name, date of rank,[1] active-duty positions held while serving at four-star rank,[2] number of years of active-duty service at four-star rank (Yrs),[3] year commissioned and source of commission,[4] number of years in commission when promoted to four-star rank (YC),[5] and other biographical notes.[6]

The list is sortable by last name, date of rank, number of years of active-duty service at four-star rank, year commissioned, and number of years in commission when promoted to four-star rank.

# Name Photo Date of rank [1] Position [2] Yrs [3] Commission [4] YC [5] Notes [6]
1 David G. Farragut NH 85517 David G. Farragut (cropped).jpg 25 Jul 1866   4 1810 (warrant) 56 (1801–1870) Brother-by-adoption of Navy four-star admiral David D. Porter Jr.
2 David D. Porter Jr. David Dixon Porter - Mathew Brady's National Photographic Art Gallery.jpg 15 Aug 1870  
  • Admiral of the Navy, 1870–1891.
  • Head, Board of Inspection, 1877–1891.
21 1829 (warrant) 41 (1813–1891) Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, 1865–1869. Brother-by-adoption of Navy four-star admiral David G. Farragut.
3 George Dewey GeoDewey.jpg 2 Mar 1899  
  • Commander, Asiatic Station, 1898–1899.
  • President, General Board of the Navy, 1900–1917.
18 1858 (USNA) 41 (1837–1917) Promoted to admiral, 8 Mar 1899 but was promoted to Admiral of the Navy, 24 Mar 1903, with retroactive date of rank 2 Mar 1899. Candidate for Democratic Party nomination for U.S. President, 1900.
4 Frank F. Fletcher Adm Frank F Fletcher headshot.jpg 10 Mar 1915   2 1875 (USNA) 40 (1855–1928) [7] Awarded Medal of Honor, 1914. Uncle of Navy four-star admiral Frank J. Fletcher.
5 Thomas B. Howard Thomas Benton Howard (cropped).jpg 11 Mar 1915  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPAC), 1914–1915.
1 1873 (USNA) 42 (1854–1920) [7] Superintendent, U.S. Naval Observatory, 1917–1919.
6 Walter C. Cowles Walter Cleveland Cowles.JPG 12 Mar 1915  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Asiatic Fleet (CINCAF), 1914–1915.
1 1873 (USNA) 42 (1853–1917) [7]
7 Albert G. Winterhalter Admiral Albert Gustav Winterhalter circa 1915.jpg 9 Jul 1915  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Asiatic Fleet (CINCAF), 1915–1917.
2 1877 (USNA) 38 (1856–1920) [7]
8 Cameron M. Winslow Admiral Cameron McRae Winslow.jpg 13 Sep 1915  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPAC), 1915–1916.
1 1875 (USNA) 40 (1854–1932) [7]
9 Henry T. Mayo Henry Thomas Mayo.JPG 19 Jun 1916   3 1876 (USNA) 41 (1857–1937) [7][8] Governor, U.S. Naval Home, 1924–1928.
10 William B. Caperton ADM William B. Caperton, 1914.jpg 28 Jul 1916  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPAC), 1916–1919.
3 1875 (USNA) 41 (1855–1941) [7][8] Special Representative of the President in Brazil, 1918.
11 William S. Benson William S. Benson (cropped).jpg 29 Aug 1916  
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1915–1919.
3 1877 (USNA)[9] 39 (1855–1932) [7][8] Chairman/Commissioner, U.S. Shipping Board, 1919–1928.
12 Austin M. Knight Austin Melvin Knight (cropped).JPG 4 Apr 1917  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Asiatic Fleet (CINCAF), 1917–1918.
1 1873 (USNA)[9] 44 (1854–1927) [7] President, Naval War College, 1913–1917. Brother of Seattle Mayor Bertha Knight Landes.
13 William S. Sims William sowden sims.jpg 4 Dec 1918  
  • Commander, U.S. Naval Forces in European Waters, 1917–1919.
2 1880 (USNA)[9] 38 (1858–1936) [7][8] President, Naval War College, 1917; 1919–1922. Awarded Pulitzer Prize for History, 1921.
14 Henry B. Wilson Jr. Admiral Henry Braid Wilson, U.S. Navy.jpg 30 Jun 1919   2 1881 (USNA)[9] 38 (1861–1954) [7][8] Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, 1921–1925. Father-in-law of U.S. Secretary of War Patrick J. Hurley.
15 Hugh Rodman Hugh Rodman 2.JPG 1 Jul 1919  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPAC), 1919–1921.
2 1880 (USNA)[9] 39 (1859–1940) [7][8] U.S. Minister and Envoy to Peru, 1921.
16 Albert Gleaves Albert Gleaves (2).jpg 1 Sep 1919  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Asiatic Fleet (CINCAF), 1919–1921.
2 1877 (USNA)[9] 42 (1858–1937) [7][8] Governor, U.S. Naval Home, 1928–1931.
17 Robert E. Coontz Robert E. Coontz (cropped).jpg 1 Nov 1919  
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1919–1923.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet (CINCUS), 1923–1925.
6 1885 (USNA)[9] 34 (1864–1935) [7][8] Governor of Guam, 1912–1913.
18 Joseph Strauss STRAUSS, J., ADMIRAL LCCN2016860168 (cropped).jpg 4 Feb 1921  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Asiatic Fleet (CINCAF), 1921–1922.
1 1885 (USNA)[9] 36 (1861–1948) [7][8]
19 Hilary P. Jones JONES, H.P., ADMIRAL LCCN2016862129 (cropped).jpg 30 Jun 1921   2 1884 (USNA)[9] 37 (1865–1939) [7][8]
20 Edward W. Eberle NH 49671 Admiral Edward W. Eberle, USN (cropped).jpg 5 Jul 1921  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPAC), 1921.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Battle Fleet (COMBATFLT), 1921–1923.
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1923–1927.
6 1885 (USNA)[9] 36 (1864–1929) [7] Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, 1915–1919.
21 Edwin A. Anderson Anderson EA USN h56034.jpg 28 Aug 1922  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Asiatic Fleet (CINCAF), 1922–1923.
1 1882 (USNA)[9] 40 (1860–1933) [7] Awarded Medal of Honor, 1914.
22 Samuel S. Robison 24-P-48 Admiral Samuel S. Robison, USN (cropped).jpg 30 Jun 1923  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Battle Fleet (COMBATFLT), 1923–1925.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet (CINCUS), 1925–1926.
3 1888 (USNA)[9] 35 (1867–1952) [7][10] Military Governor of Santo Domingo, 1921–1922; Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, 1928–1931; Superintendent, Admiral Farragut Academy, 1931–1948. Brother-in-law of Navy four-star admiral Charles F. Hughes.
23 Thomas Washington Washington, Admiral Thomas LOC hec.14640-cropped.jpg 11 Oct 1923  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Asiatic Fleet (CINCAF), 1923–1925.
2 1887 (USNA)[9] 36 (1865–1954) [7][10] Governor, U.S. Naval Home, 1931–1937.
24 Charles F. Hughes ADM Charles F. Hughes portrait.jpg 14 Oct 1925  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Battle Fleet (COMBATFLT), 1925–1926.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet (CINCUS), 1926–1927.
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1927–1930.
5 1888 (USNA)[9] 37 (1866–1934) [7] Brother-in-law of Navy four-star admiral Samuel S. Robison; daughter married brother of Navy five-star admiral Chester W. Nimitz.
25 Clarence S. Williams Admiral Clarence Stewart Williams, USN (cropped).jpg 14 Oct 1925  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Asiatic Fleet (CINCAF), 1925–1927.
2 1884 (USNA)[9] 41 (1863–1951) [7][10] President, Naval War College, 1922–1925.
26 Richard H. Jackson NH 120012 Admiral Richard Harrison Jackson, USN (cropped).jpg 4 Sep 1926   1 1887 (USNA)[9] 39 (1866–1971) [7][10] Distant cousin of Air Force four-star general Charles P. Cabell.
27 Henry A. Wiley NH 119486 Admiral Henry Ariosto Wiley, USN.jpg 8 Sep 1927  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet (CINCUS), 1927–1929.
2 1888 (USNA)[9] 39 (1867–1943) [7] Chairman/Commissioner, U.S. Maritime Commission, 1936–1940.
28 Mark L. Bristol Mark Lambert Bristol.jpg 9 Sep 1927  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Asiatic Fleet (CINCAF), 1927–1929.
2 1887 (USNA)[9] 40 (1868–1939) [7] U.S. High Commissioner, Turkey, 1919–1927.
29 Louis R. de Steiguer Admiral Louis R. de Steiguer, USN (cropped).jpg 10 Sep 1927   1 1889 (USNA)[9] 38 (1867–1947) [7][10]
30 William V. Pratt William Veazie Pratt.jpg 26 Jun 1928  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Battle Fleet (COMBATFLT), 1928–1929.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet (CINCUS), 1929–1930.
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1930–1933.
5 1889 (USNA)[9] 39 (1869–1957) [7][11] President, Naval War College, 1925–1927.
31 Louis M. Nulton ADM Louis M. Nulton, ca. 1915 (cropped).jpg 21 May 1929   1 1889 (USNA)[9] 40 (1869–1954) [7][10] Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, 1925–1928.
32 Charles B. McVay Jr. NH 85115 Admiral Charles B. McVay, Jr., USN (cropped).jpg 9 Sep 1929  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Asiatic Fleet (CINCAF), 1929–1931.
2 1890 (USNA)[9] 39 (1868–1949) [7][10]
33 Frank H. Schofield NH 45860 Admiral Frank H. Schofield, USN (cropped).jpg 24 May 1930  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Battle Fleet (COMBATFLT), 1930–1931.
  • Commander, Battle Force, U.S. Fleet (COMBATFOR), 1931.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet (CINCUS), 1931–1932.
2 1890 (USNA)[9] 40 (1869–1942) [7]
34 Jehu V. Chase Jehu V. Chase.jpg 17 Sep 1930  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet (CINCUS), 1930–1931.
1 1890 (USNA)[9] 40 (1869–1937) [7]
35 Montgomery M. Taylor NH 85117 Admiral Montgomery Meigs Taylor, USN.jpg 1 Sep 1931  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Asiatic Fleet (CINCAF), 1931–1933.
2 1890 (USNA)[9] 41 (1869–1952) [7][10] Grandnephew of U.S. President Zachary Taylor; distant cousin of Army four-star general Montgomery C. Meigs.
36 Richard H. Leigh Richard Henry Leigh.JPG 15 Sep 1931  
  • Commander, Battle Force, U.S. Fleet (COMBATFOR), 1931–1932.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet (CINCUS), 1932–1933.
2 1891 (USNA)[9] 40 (1870–1946) [7][10]
37 Luke McNamee ADM Luke McNamee, USN.jpg 11 Aug 1932  
  • Commander, Battle Force, U.S. Fleet (COMBATFOR), 1932–1933.
1 1892 (USNA)[9] 40 (1871–1952) [7][10] Governor of Guam, 1907; President, Naval War College, 1933–1934.
38 William H. Standley William Standley 80-G-K-2786 (26144162862).jpg 20 May 1933  
  • Commander, Battle Force, U.S. Fleet (COMBATFOR), 1933.
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1933–1937.
4 1895 (USNA)[9] 38 (1872–1963) [7][11][12] U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union, 1942–1943.
39 David F. Sellers NH 85835 Admiral David Foote Sellers, USN (cropped).jpg 10 Jun 1933  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet (CINCUS), 1933–1934.
1 1894 (USNA)[9] 39 (1874–1949) [7][10] Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, 1934–1938.
40 Joseph M. Reeves NH 47100 Admiral Joseph M. Reeves, USN.jpg 1 Jul 1933  
  • Commander, Battle Force, U.S. Fleet (COMBATFOR), 1933–1934.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet (CINCUS), 1934–1936.
3 1894 (USNA)[9] 39 (1872–1948) [7][10][13]
41 Frank B. Upham Admiral Frank Brooks Upham, USN (cropped).jpg 18 Aug 1933  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Asiatic Fleet (CINCAF), 1933–1935.
2 1893 (USNA)[9] 40 (1872–1939) [7] Married aunt of Navy four-star admiral Robert B. Carney.
42 Frank H. Brumby NH 56267 Vice Admiral Frank Hardeman Brumby, USN.jpg 15 Jun 1934  
  • Commander, Battle Force, U.S. Fleet (COMBATFOR), 1934–1935.
1 1895 (USNA)[9] 39 (1874–1950) [7][10]
43 Harris Laning Admiral Harris Laning.png 1 Apr 1935  
  • Commander, Battle Force, U.S. Fleet (COMBATFOR), 1935–1936.
1 1895 (USNA)[9] 40 (1873–1941) [7] President, Naval War College, 1930–1933; Governor, U.S. Naval Home, 1937–1941.
44 Orin G. Murfin NH 70950 Admiral Orin G. Murfin, USN (cropped).jpg 4 Oct 1935  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Asiatic Fleet (CINCAF), 1935–1936.
1 1897 (USNA)[9] 38 (1876–1956) [7][10]
45 William D. Leahy William D. Leahy CNO portrait (cropped).jpg 30 Mar 1936   10 1897 (USNA)[9] 39 (1875–1959) [14] Promoted to fleet admiral, 15 Dec 1944. Governor of Puerto Rico, 1939–1940; U.S. Ambassador to France, 1941–1942. Wife's niece married Navy four-star admiral David W. Bagley.
46 Arthur J. Hepburn Arthur hepburn adm usn.svg 24 Jun 1936  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet (CINCUS), 1936–1938.
2 1897 (USNA)[9] 39 (1877–1964) [7][10]
47 Harry E. Yarnell Adm Harry Yarnell.svg 30 Oct 1936  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Asiatic Fleet (CINCAF), 1936–1939.
3 1897 (USNA)[9] 39 (1875–1959) [7][10][15]
48 Claude C. Bloch NH 79466 Admiral Claude Charles Bloch, USN.jpg 2 Jan 1937  
  • Commander, Battle Force, U.S. Fleet (COMBATFOR), 1937–1938.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet (CINCUS), 1938–1940.
3 1899 (USNA)[9] 38 (1878–1967) [7][16]
49 Edward C. Kalbfus Admiral Edward C. Kalbfus.jpg 29 Jan 1938  
  • Commander, Battle Force, U.S. Fleet (COMBATFOR), 1938–1939.
1 1899 (USNA)[9] 39 (1877–1954) [7][10] President, Naval War College, 1934–1936; 1939–1942.
50 James O. Richardson NH 77052 Admiral James O. Richardson, USN (cropped).jpg 24 Jun 1939  
  • Commander, Battle Force, U.S. Fleet (COMBATFOR), 1939–1940.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet (CINCUS), 1940–1941.
2 1902 (USNA)[9] 37 (1878–1974) [7][16] Relieved, 1941.
51 Thomas C. Hart NH 95164 Admiral Thomas C. Hart U.S.N (cropped).jpg 25 Jul 1939  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Asiatic Fleet (CINCAF), 1939–1942.
3 1897 (USNA)[9] 42 (1877–1971) [17] Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, 1931–1934; U.S. Senator from Connecticut, 1945–1946.
52 Harold R. Stark Harold Rainsford Stark.jpg 1 Aug 1939  
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1939–1942.
  • Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe (COMNAVEUR), 1942–1945.
6 1903 (USNA)[9] 36 (1880–1972)
53 Charles P. Snyder ADM Charles P. Snyder.jpg 6 Jan 1940  
  • Commander, Battle Force, U.S. Fleet (COMBATFOR), 1940–1941.
1 1900 (USNA)[9] 40 (1879–1964) [7][16] President, Naval War College, 1937–1939.
54 Husband E. Kimmel Admiral Husband E. Kimmel, USN.jpg 1 Feb 1941  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet/Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet (CINCPAC/CINCUS), 1941.
0 1904 (USNA)[9] 37 (1882–1968) [7] Relieved, 1941. Brother-in-law of Navy four-star admiral Thomas C. Kinkaid.
55 Ernest J. King 80-G-K-13800-A (26222698781).jpg 1 Feb 1941  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANT), 1941.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet (COMINCH), 1941–1942.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet/Chief of Naval Operations (COMINCH/CNO), 1942–1945.
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1945.
  • Special duty, 1945–1956.
4 1901 (USNA)[9] 40 (1878–1956) Promoted to fleet admiral, 17 Dec 1944. Awarded Congressional Gold Medal, 1946. Father-in-law of Air Force four-star general Frederic H. Smith Jr.
56 Chester W. Nimitz Adm Chester Nimitz-1942.jpg 31 Dec 1941  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPAC), 1941–1943.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet/Commander in Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas (CINCPAC/CINCPOA), 1943–1944.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet/Commander in Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas/Military Governor of the Mariana Islands (CINCPAC/CINCPOA), 1944–1945.
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1945–1947.
  • Special duty, 1947–1966.
6 1905 (USNA)[9] 36 (1885–1966) Promoted to fleet admiral, 19 Dec 1944. Brother married daughter of Navy four-star admiral Charles F. Hughes.
57 Royal E. Ingersoll ADM Royal E. Ingersoll.jpg 1 Jul 1942  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANT), 1941–1944.
  • Commander, Western Sea Frontier (COMWESTSEAFRON), 1944–1946.
  • Deputy Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet/Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (DCOMINCH/DCNO), 1944–1945.
3 1905 (USNA)[9] 37 (1883–1976)
58 William F. Halsey Jr. Admiral William Frederick Halsey by Harry Warnecke and Robert F. Cranston, 1945, color carbro print, from the National Portrait Gallery - NPG-9500834C 1.jpg 18 Nov 1942  
  • Commander, South Pacific Area/Commander, South Pacific Force (COMSOPAC/COMSOPACFOR), 1942–1944.
  • Commander, U.S. Third Fleet (COMTHIRDFLT), 1944–1945.
  • Special duty, 1945–1947.
3 1904 (USNA)[9] 38 (1882–1959) Promoted to fleet admiral, 4 Dec 1945.
59 Raymond A. Spruance Ray Spruance.jpg 16 Feb 1944  
  • Commander, Central Pacific Force (COMCENPACFOR), 1943–1944.
  • Commander, U.S. Fifth Fleet (COMFIFTHFLT), 1944–1945.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet/Commander in Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas/Military Governor of the Marshall, Caroline, and Mariana Islands (CINCPAC/CINCPOA), 1945–1946.
  • President, Naval War College, 1946–1948.
4 1906 (USNA)[9] 38 (1886–1969) U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, 1952–1955.
60 Jonas H. Ingram ADM Jonas Ingram.jpg 15 Nov 1944   2 1909 (USNA)[9] 35 (1886–1952) Commissioner, All-America Football Conference, 1947–1949. Awarded Medal of Honor, 1914.
61 Frederick J. Horne Admiral Frederick J Horne.png 15 Dec 1944   1 1899 (USNA)[9] 45 (1880–1959)
62 Richard S. Edwards Jr. Richard Edwards, Adm USN.svg 3 Apr 1945  
  • Deputy Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet/Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (DCOMINCH/DCNO), 1944–1945.
  • Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), 1945–1946.
  • Commander, Western Sea Frontier/Commander, Pacific Reserve Fleet (COMWESTSEAFRON/COMPACRESFLT), 1946–1947.
2 1907 (USNA)[9] 38 (1885–1956)
63 H. Kent Hewitt H. Kent Hewitt Adm USN.svg 3 Apr 1945  
  • Commander, U.S. Eighth Fleet (COMEIGHTHFLT), 1943–1945.
  • Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe (COMNAVEUR), 1945–1946.
  • U.S. Naval Representative, U.N. Military Staff Committee (USNAVYMILCOMUNO), 1947–1949.
4 1907 (USNA)[9] 38 (1887–1972)
64 Thomas C. Kinkaid Thomas C. Kinkaid.jpg 3 Apr 1945   5 1908 (USNA)[9] 37 (1888–1972) Brother-in-law of Navy four-star admiral Husband E. Kimmel.
65 Richmond K. Turner Richmond Kelly Turner.jpg 24 May 1945  
  • Commander, Amphibious Forces, Pacific (COMPHIBPAC), 1944–1945.
  • U.S Naval Representative, U.N. Military Staff Committee (USNAVYMILCOMUNO), 1945–1947.
2 1908 (USNA)[9] 37 (1885–1961)
66 Samuel M. Robinson Samuel Murray Robinson.PNG 27 Aug 1945   1 1903 (USNA)[9] 42 (1882–1972) Administrator, Webb Institute of Naval Architecture, 1946–1951. First staff corps officer to attain rank of admiral.
* John S. McCain Sr. Vice-Admiral John S McCain.jpg 6 Sep 1945  
  • (posthumous)
0 1906 (USNA)[9] 39 (1884–1945) Father of Navy four-star admiral John S. McCain Jr.; grandfather of U.S. Senator John S. McCain III.
67 John H. Towers CINCPAC ADM Towers.jpg 7 Nov 1945  
  • Commander, U.S. Fifth Fleet (COMFIFTHFLT), 1945–1946.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet/Commander in Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas/Military Governor of the Marshall, Caroline, and Mariana Islands (CINCPAC/CINCPOA), 1946–1947.
  • Commander in Chief, Pacific Command/Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet/Military Governor of the Marshall, Caroline, and Mariana Islands (CINCPAC/CINCPACFLT), 1947.
  • Chairman, General Board of the Navy, 1947.
2 1906 (USNA)[9] 39 (1885–1955)
68 DeWitt C. Ramsey Adm ramsey.jpg 28 Dec 1945  
  • Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), 1946–1948.
  • Commander in Chief, Pacific Command/Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet/High Commissioner, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (CINCPAC/CINCPACFLT), 1948–1949.
4 1912 (USNA) 33 (1888–1961)
69 Louis E. Denfeld 80-G-704657 (26290116655).jpg 7 Jan 1946  
  • Commander in Chief, Pacific Command/Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet/Military Governor of the Marshall, Caroline, and Mariana Islands (CINCPAC/CINCPACFLT), 1947.
  • Commander in Chief, Pacific Command/Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet/High Commissioner, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (CINCPAC/CINCPACFLT), 1947.
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1947–1949.
2 1912 (USNA) 34 (1891–1972) [18] Candidate for Republican Party nomination for Governor of Massachusetts, 1950. Relieved, 1949.
70 Charles M. Cooke Jr. Charles-Cooke-g302333.jpg 8 Jan 1946  
  • Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet (COMSEVENTHFLT), 1946–1947.
  • Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Western Pacific (COMNAVWESPAC), 1947–1948.
2 1910 (USNA)[9] 36 (1886–1970)
71 Marc A. Mitscher Marc Mitscher.jpg 1 Mar 1946   1 1910 (USNA)[9] 36 (1887–1947) Died in office.
72 Ben Moreell ADM Ben Moreell.jpg 11 Jun 1946   0 1917 (direct) 29 (1892–1978)
73 Richard L. Conolly VADM Richard L. Conolly (cropped).jpg 23 Sep 1946  
  • Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe (COMNAVEUR), 1946.
  • Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean (COMNAVEASTLANTMED), 1946–1947.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean (CINCNAVEASTLANTMED), 1947–1948.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean (CINCNELM), 1948–1950.
4 1914 (USNA) 32 (1892–1962) [19] President, Naval War College, 1950–1953; President, Long Island University, 1953–1962.
74 William H.P. Blandy William H P Blandy.jpg 3 Feb 1947   3 1913 (USNA) 34 (1890–1954)
75 Arthur W. Radford ADM Arthur Radford.JPG 7 Apr 1949  
  • Commander in Chief, Pacific Command/Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet/High Commissioner, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (CINCPAC/CINCPACFLT), 1949–1951.
  • Commander in Chief, Pacific Command/Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPAC/CINCPACFLT), 1951–1953.
  • Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), 1953–1957.
8 1916 (USNA) 33 (1896–1973) Married aunt of Army four-star general Michael S. Davison.
76 Forrest P. Sherman Forrest P SHerman.jpg 2 Nov 1949  
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1949–1951.
2 1917 (USNA) 32 (1896–1951) Died in office.
77 William M. Fechteler 80-G-412087 (26343401546).jpg 1 Feb 1950  
  • Commander in Chief, Atlantic Command/Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANT/CINCLANTFLT), 1950–1951.
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1951–1953.
  • Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCSOUTH), 1953–1956.
6 1916 (USNA) 34 (1896–1967)
78 Robert B. Carney Robert Bostwick Carney.jpg 2 Oct 1950  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean (CINCNELM), 1950–1951.
  • Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe/Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean (CINCSOUTH/CINCNELM), 1951–1952.
  • Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCSOUTH), 1952–1953.
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1953–1955.
5 1916 (USNA) 34 (1895–1990) Aunt married Navy four-star admiral Frank B. Upham.
79 Lynde D. McCormick ADM McCormick, Lynde D.jpg 22 Dec 1950   4 1915 (USNA) 35 (1895–1956) [20] President, Naval War College, 1954–1956.
80 Donald B. Duncan Donald B Duncan.jpg 9 Aug 1951   5 1917 (USNA) 34 (1896–1975) Governor, U.S. Naval Home, 1957–1962. Brother-in-law of U.S. Secretary of Commerce Harry L. Hopkins.
81 Felix B. Stump NH 83118 Admiral Felix B. Stump, USN (cropped).jpg 27 Jun 1953  
  • Commander in Chief, Pacific Command/Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPAC/CINCPACFLT), 1953–1958.
  • Commander in Chief, Pacific Command (CINCPAC), 1958.
5 1917 (USNA) 36 (1894–1972)
82 Jerauld Wright ADM Wright, Jerauld - Official Navy Photo.jpg 6 Apr 1954   6 1917 (USNA) 37 (1898–1995) U.S. Ambassador to China, 1963–1965.
83 John H. Cassady John H Cassady.PNG 7 Apr 1954  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean (CINCNELM), 1954–1956.
2 1918 (USNA) 36 (1896–1969)
84 Arleigh A. Burke Arleigh Burke 1951.jpg 6 Jun 1955  
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1955–1961.
6 1923 (USNA) 32 (1901–1996) Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom, 1977.
85 Robert P. Briscoe Admiral Robert Briscoe from 2000 USS Briscoe Cruisebook.jpg 30 Apr 1956  
  • Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCSOUTH), 1956–1959.
3 1918 (USNA) 38 (1897–1968)
86 Walter F. Boone Adm. Walter F. Boone.jpg 1 May 1956  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean (CINCNELM), 1956–1958.
  • U.S. Military Representative, NATO Military Committee (USMILREP), 1958–1960.
4 1920 (USNA) 36 (1898–1995) Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, 1954–1956; Deputy Associate Administrator for Defense Affairs, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1962–1968.
87 Harry D. Felt CINCPAC ADM Felt.jpg 1 Sep 1956   8 1923 (USNA) 33 (1902–1992)
88 Maurice E. Curts Maurice E Curts.jpg 29 Apr 1957  
  • Deputy Commander in Chief, Pacific Command/Deputy Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (DCINCPAC/DCINCPACFLT), 1955–1958.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), 1958.
1 1919 (USNA) 38 (1898–1976) [19]
89 James L. Holloway Jr. Admiral James L Holloway Jr.PNG 1 Jan 1958  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean/Commander in Chief, Specified Command Middle East (CINCNELM/CINCSPECOMME), 1958–1959.
1 1918 (USNA) 40 (1898–1984) Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, 1947–1950; Governor, U.S. Naval Home, 1962–1966. Father of Navy four-star admiral James L. Holloway III.
90 Herbert G. Hopwood Herbert G. Hopwood.JPG 1 Feb 1958  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), 1958–1960.
2 1919 (USNA) 39 (1898–1966)
91 James S. Russell ADM James S. Russell.jpg 21 Jul 1958   7 1926 (USNA) 32 (1903–1996)
92 Charles R. Brown NH 56283-KN Admiral Charles Randall Brown, USN.jpg 1 Jan 1959  
  • Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCSOUTH), 1959–1961.
2 1921 (USNA) 38 (1899–1983)
93 Robert L. Dennison Robert L Dennison.jpg 1 Feb 1959  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean/Commander in Chief, Specified Command Middle East (CINCNELM/CINCSPECOMME), 1959–1960.
  • Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic/Commander in Chief, Atlantic Command/Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (SACLANT/CINCLANT/CINCLANTFLT), 1960–1963.
4 1923 (USNA) 36 (1901–1980)
94 Harold Page Smith Harold Page Smith.jpg 1 Feb 1960  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean (CINCUSNAVEUR/CINCNELM), 1960–1963.
  • Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic/Commander in Chief, Atlantic Command/Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (SACLANT/CINCLANT/CINCLANTFLT), 1963–1965.
5 1924 (USNA) 36 (1904–1993) Uncle of Navy four-star admiral Leighton W. Smith Jr.
95 John H. Sides John H. Sides (cropped).JPG 1 Mar 1960  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), 1960–1963.
3 1925 (USNA) 35 (1904–1978)
96 George W. Anderson Jr. PAA-N-4996 ADM George W. Anderson, Jr. (26501746045).jpg 1 Aug 1961  
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1961–1963.
2 1927 (USNA) 34 (1906–1992) U.S. Ambassador to Portugal, 1963–1966.
97 Claude V. Ricketts Claude V. Ricketts.JPG 1 Nov 1961   3 1929 (USNA) 32 (1906–1964) Died in office.
98 David L. McDonald ADM McDonald, David Lamar.jpg 1 Apr 1963  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean (CINCUSNAVEUR/CINCNELM), 1963.
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1963–1967.
4 1928 (USNA) 35 (1906–1997)
99 Charles D. Griffin ADM Griffin, Charles D.jpg 26 Jun 1963  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean (CINCUSNAVEUR/CINCNELM), 1963.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR), 1963–1965.
  • Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCSOUTH), 1965–1968.
5 1927 (USNA) 36 (1906–1996)
100 U.S. Grant Sharp Jr. ADM Sharp, Ulysses Grant Jr.jpg 27 Sep 1963  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), 1963–1964.
  • Commander in Chief, Pacific Command (CINCPAC), 1964–1968.
5 1927 (USNA) 36 (1906–2001) Great-aunt married U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant.
101 Thomas H. Moorer ADM Thomas Moorer.JPG 26 Jun 1964   10 1933 (USNA) 31 (1912–2004)
102 Horacio Rivero Jr. ADM Rivero, Horacio Jr.jpg 31 Jul 1964   8 1931 (USNA) 33 (1910–2000) U.S. Ambassador to Spain, 1972–1974.
103 John S. Thach ADM Thach, John.jpg 25 Mar 1965  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR), 1965–1967.
2 1927 (USNA) 38 (1905–1981)
104 Alfred G. Ward ADM Ward, Alfred G.jpg 27 Mar 1965  
  • U.S. Military Representative, NATO Military Committee (USMILREP), 1965–1968.
3 1932 (USNA) 33 (1909–1982)
105 Roy L. Johnson ADM Roy Johnson.jpg 31 Mar 1965  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), 1965–1967.
2 1929 (USNA) 36 (1906–1999)
106 John S. McCain Jr. John S. McCain, Jr. color portrait.jpg 1 May 1967  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR), 1967–1968.
  • Commander in Chief, Pacific Command (CINCPAC), 1968–1972.
5 1931 (USNA) 36 (1911–1981) Son of Navy four-star admiral John S. McCain Sr.; father of U.S. Senator John S. McCain III.
107 Ignatius J. Galantin Ignatius J Gallantin.jpg 19 May 1967   3 1933 (USNA) 34 (1910–2004)
108 Ephraim P. Holmes ADM Holmes, Ephraim.jpg 17 Jun 1967   3 1930 (USNA) 37 (1908–1997)
109 John J. Hyland Jr. ADM Hyland, John J.jpg 1 Dec 1967  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), 1967–1970.
3 1934 (USNA) 33 (1912–1998)
110 Bernard A. Clarey Chick Clarey (edit).jpg 17 Jan 1968   5 1934 (USNA) 34 (1912–1996)
111 Waldemar F.A. Wendt Waldemar F. A. Wendt portrait.jpg 12 Jul 1968  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR), 1968–1971.
3 1933 (USNA) 35 (1912–1997)
112 Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr. Elmo R. Zumwalt.jpg 1 Jul 1970  
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1970–1974.
4 1942 (USNA) 28 (1920–2000) Democratic Party nominee for U.S. Senator from Virginia, 1976. Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom, 1998.
113 Charles K. Duncan ADM Duncan, Charles K.jpg 1 Sep 1970   2 1933 (USNA) 37 (1911–1994)
114 Jackson D. Arnold VADM Jackson D Arnold's Retirement Photo.jpg 14 Oct 1970   1 1934 (USNA) 36 (1912–2007) First restricted line officer to attain rank of admiral.
115 Ralph W. Cousins Ralph Cousins.jpg 1970-10-3030 Oct 1970   5 1937 (USNA) 33 (1915–2009)
116 William F. Bringle Vice Admiral William F. Bringle.jpg 1 Jul 1971  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR), 1971–1973.
2 1937 (USNA) 34 (1913–1999)
117 Isaac C. Kidd Jr. Isaac C. Kidd, Jr. portrait.jpg 1 Dec 1971   7 1942 (USNA) 29 (1919–1999)
118 Richard G. Colbert Richard Gary Colbert.PNG 1 Jun 1972  
  • Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCSOUTH), 1972–1973.
1 1937 (USNA) 35 (1915–1973) President, Naval War College, 1968–1971.
119 Noel A.M. Gayler CINCPAC ADM Gayler.jpg 1 Sep 1972  
  • Commander in Chief, Pacific Command (CINCPAC), 1972–1976.
4 1935 (USNA) 37 (1914–2011) Director, National Security Agency, 1969–1972.
120 Maurice F. Weisner CINCPAC ADM Weisner.jpg 1 Sep 1972  
  • Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), 1972–1973.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), 1973–1976.
  • Commander in Chief, Pacific Command (CINCPAC), 1976–1979.
7 1941 (USNA) 31 (1917–2006)
121 James L. Holloway III James Holloway III.jpg 1 Sep 1973   5 1942 (USNA) 31 (1922–2019) Son of Navy four-star admiral James L. Holloway Jr.
122 Worth H. Bagley ADM Worth H. Bagley.jpg 1 Sep 1973   2 1947 (USNA) 26 (1924–2016) Son of Navy four-star admiral David W. Bagley; brother of Navy four-star admiral David H. Bagley; great-aunt married Navy five-star admiral William D. Leahy; great-aunt married U.S. Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels.
123 Hyman G. Rickover Hyman Rickover 1955.jpg 16 Nov 1973   9 1922 (USNA) 51 (1900–1986) [21] Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom, 1980; Congressional Gold Medal, 1958 and 1982.
124 Means Johnston Jr. ADM Johnston, Means Jr.jpg 25 Nov 1973  
  • Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCSOUTH), 1973–1975.
2 1939 (USNA) 34 (1916–1989)
125 Harold E. Shear ADM Shear, Harold Edson.jpg 24 May 1974  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR), 1974–1975.
  • Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), 1975–1977.
  • Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCSOUTH), 1977–1980.
6 1942 (USNA) 32 (1918–1999) Administrator, U.S. Maritime Administration, 1981–1985.
126 John P. Weinel ADM Weinel, John Philip.jpg 2 Aug 1974  
  • U.S. Military Representative, NATO Military Committee (USMILREP), 1974–1977.
3 1939 (USNA) 35 (1916–2004)
127 Frederick H. Michaelis ADM Michaelis, Frederick H.jpg 19 Apr 1975   3 1940 (USNA) 35 (1917–1992)
128 David H. Bagley Bagley, David Harrington.JPG 21 May 1975  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR), 1975–1977.
2 1943 (USNA) 32 (1920–1992) Son of Navy four-star admiral David W. Bagley; brother of Navy four-star admiral Worth H. Bagley; great-aunt married Navy five-star admiral William D. Leahy; great-aunt married U.S. Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels.
129 Stansfield Turner Admiral Stansfield Turner, official Navy photo, 1983.JPEG 1 Sep 1975  
  • Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCSOUTH), 1975–1977.
  • Director of Central Intelligence (DCI), 1977–1981.
4 1946 (USNA) 29 (1923–2018) President, Naval War College, 1972–1974.
130 Daniel J. Murphy D. J. Murphy 428-GX-271-KN-28684.jpg 28 May 1976  
  • Deputy to the Director of Central Intelligence for the Intelligence Community (D/DCI/IC), 1976–1977.
1 1943 (OCS) 33 (1922–2001) U.S. Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, 1977–1981; Chief of Staff to the U.S. Vice President, 1981–1985.
131 Thomas B. Hayward ADM Hayward, Thomas B CNO Official Portrait.jpg 12 Aug 1976  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), 1976–1978.
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1978–1982.
6 1947 (USNA) 29 (1924–       )
132 Robert L. J. Long CINCPAC ADM Long.jpg 5 Jul 1977   6 1943 (USNA) 34 (1920–2002)
133 Donald C. Davis ADM Donald C. Davis.jpg 9 May 1978  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), 1978–1981.
3 1943 (USNA) 35 (1921–1998)
134 Alfred J. Whittle Jr. ADM Whittle, Alfred James Jr.jpg 1 Aug 1978   3 1945 (USNA) 33 (1924–1993)
135 Harry D. Train II ADM Train, Harry Depue II.jpg 1 Oct 1978   4 1949 (USNA) 29 (1927–       )
136 James D. Watkins Admiral James Watkins, official military photo.JPEG 18 Sep 1979  
  • Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), 1979–1981.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), 1981–1982.
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1982–1986.
7 1949 (USNA) 30 (1927–2012) Chairman, Watkins Commission, 1987–1988; U.S. Secretary of Energy, 1989–1993.
137 William J. Crowe Jr. Adm William Crowe Jr.JPG 30 May 1980  
  • Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCSOUTH), 1980–1983.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR/CINCSOUTH), 1983.
  • Commander in Chief, Pacific Command (CINCPAC), 1983.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Command (USCINCPAC), 1983–1985.
  • Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), 1985–1989.
9 1947 (USNA) 33 (1925–2007) U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, 1994–1997. Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2000.
138 Bobby R. Inman Admiral Bobby Ray Inman, official CIA photo, 1983.JPEG 12 Feb 1981  
  • Deputy Director of Central Intelligence (DDCI), 1981–1982.
1 1952 (OCS) 29 (1931–       ) [22] Director, National Security Agency, 1977–1981. First naval intelligence specialist to attain rank of admiral.
139 William N. Small ADM Small, William Newell 2.JPEG 1 Jul 1981  
  • Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), 1981–1983.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR/CINCSOUTH), 1983–1985.
4 1948 (USNA) 33 (1927–2016)
140 John G. Williams Jr. John G. Williams, Jr.jpg 1 Jul 1981   2 1947 (USNA) 34 (1924–1991)
141 George E.R. Kinnear II George Kinnear1.jpg 31 Jul 1981  
  • U.S. Military Representative, NATO Military Committee (USMILREP), 1981–1982.
1 1948 (OCS) 33 (1928–2015)
142 Kinnaird R. McKee Kinnaird R. McKee DN-SC-86-01010.JPG 2 Mar 1982   6 1951 (USNA) 31 (1929–2013) Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, 1975–1978.
143 Sylvester R. Foley Jr. ADM Sylvester Foley.JPEG 28 May 1982  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), 1982–1985.
3 1950 (USNA) 32 (1928–2019) U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy for Defense Programs, 1985–1988.
144 Wesley L. McDonald ADM McDonald, Wesley USN.jpg 1 Oct 1982   3 1946 (USNA) 36 (1924–2009)
145 Ronald J. Hays Ronald J Hays.jpg 29 Apr 1983   5 1950 (USNA) 33 (1928–2021)
146 Steven A. White Steven A White.jpg 1 Aug 1983   2 1952 (NROTC) 31 (1928–2021) Manager of Nuclear Power, Tennessee Valley Authority, 1986–1988.
147 Lee Baggett Jr. ADM Lee Baggett Jr.JPEG 30 May 1985  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR/CINCSOUTH), 1985.
  • Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic/Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Command (SACLANT/USCINCLANT), 1985–1988.
3 1950 (USNA) 35 (1927–1999)
148 James A. Lyons Jr. James A Lyons Jr.jpg 16 Sep 1985  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), 1985–1987.
2 1952 (USNA) 33 (1927–2018)
149 Carlisle A.H. Trost Admiral Carlisle Trost, official military photo.JPEG 4 Oct 1985   5 1953 (USNA) 32 (1930–2020)
150 James B. Busey IV James B Busey IV.jpg 17 Oct 1985  
  • Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), 1985–1987.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR/CINCSOUTH), 1987–1989.
4 1954 (NAVCAD) 31 (1932–       ) Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration, 1989–1991; U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation, 1991–1992.
151 Arthur S. Moreau Jr. Admiral Arthur S. Moreau Jr.jpg 15 Nov 1985  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR/CINCSOUTH), 1985–1986.
1 1953 (USNA) 32 (1931–1986)
152 Frank B. Kelso II Admiral Frank Kelso, official military photo.JPEG 13 Jun 1986   8 1956 (USNA) 30 (1933–2013)
153 Huntington Hardisty Huntington Hardisty.jpg 11 Mar 1987   4 1952 (USNA) 35 (1929–2003) President, Naval War College, 1977.
154 Powell F. Carter Jr. Powell F Carter Jr.jpg 1 Oct 1987   4 1955 (USNA) 32 (1931–2017)
155 David E. Jeremiah ADM David E Jeremiah.JPG 1 Oct 1987   7 1956 (OCS) 32 (1934–2013)
156 Leon A. Edney Portrait of US Navy Admiral Leon A. Edney.jpg 1 Oct 1988  
  • Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), 1988–1990.
  • Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic/Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Command (SACLANT/USCINCLANT), 1990–1992.
4 1957 (USNA) 31 (1935–       )
157 Bruce DeMars Adm. Bruce DeMars, USN.jpg 1 Nov 1988   8 1957 (USNA) 31 (1935–       )
158 James R. Hogg James R. Hogg DN-SC-91-02424.JPEG 1 Dec 1988  
  • U.S. Military Representative, NATO Military Committee (USMILREP), 1988–1991.
3 1956 (USNA) 32 (1934–       )
159 Jonathan T. Howe Jonathan howe.jpg 1 Jun 1989  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR/CINCSOUTH), 1989–1991.
  • Deputy National Security Advisor, 1991–1993.
3 1957 (USNA) 32 (1935–       ) U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Politico-Military Affairs, 1982–1984; Special Representative of the U.N. Secretary General for Somalia, 1993–1994.
160 Charles R. Larson Adm Charles R Larson - official portrait, Superintendent of US Naval Academy.jpg 1 Mar 1990  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), 1990–1991.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Command (USCINCPAC), 1991–1994.
  • Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, 1994–1998.
8 1958 (USNA) 32 (1936–2014) [23] Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, 1983–1986; Democratic Party nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, 2002.
161 Jerome L. Johnson Jerome L Johnson.jpg 1 Jul 1990   2 1956 (NROTC) 34 (1935–       )
162 Paul D. Miller Adm Paul D Miller USN.jpeg 1 Feb 1991  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANTFLT), 1991–1992.
  • Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic/Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Command (SACLANT/USCINCLANT), 1992–1993.
  • Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic/Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Command (SACLANT/USCINCACOM), 1993–1994.
3 1964 (OCS) 27 (1941–       )
163 William D. Smith William D Smith.jpg 22 Feb 1991  
  • U.S. Military Representative, NATO Military Committee (USMILREP), 1991–1993.
2 1955 (USNA) 36 (1933–2020)
164 Robert J. Kelly Robert J Kelly.jpg 1 Mar 1991  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), 1991–1994.
3 1959 (USNA) 32 (1938–       )
165 Jeremy M. Boorda Adm. Jeremy M. Boorda (2).jpg 2 Mar 1992  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR/CINCSOUTH), 1991–1994.
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1994–1996.
4 1962 (OCS) 30 (1938–1996) Died in office.
166 William O. Studeman Vice Admiral William Studeman (NSA), 1988.jpg 9 Apr 1992  
  • Deputy Director of Central Intelligence (DDCI), 1992–1995.
3 1962 (NROTC) 30 (1940–       ) Director, National Security Agency, 1988–1992. Father of Navy rear admiral Michael W. Studeman.
167 Stanley R. Arthur Stanley R Arthur.jpg 6 Jul 1992   3 1957 (NROTC) 35 (1935–       ) [24]
168 Henry H. Mauz Jr. Henry H Mauz2.jpg 1 Aug 1992   2 1959 (USNA) 33 (1936–       )
169 Henry G. Chiles Jr. Henry G Chiles.jpg 14 Feb 1994  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Strategic Command (USCINCSTRAT), 1994–1996.
2 1960 (USNA) 34 (1938–       )
170 William A. Owens Admiral William Owens, military portrait, 1994.JPEG 1 Mar 1994   2 1962 (USNA) 32 (1940–       )
171 Leighton W. Smith Jr. ADM Leighton W. Smith, Jr.jpg 1 May 1994  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR/CINCSOUTH), 1994–1996.
2 1962 (USNA) 32 (1939–       ) Nephew of Navy four-star admiral Harold Page Smith.
172 Richard C. Macke USCINCPAC ADM Macke.jpg 1 Oct 1994  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Command (USCINCPAC), 1994–1996.
2 1960 (USNA) 34 (1938–       ) [7] Relieved, 1996.
173 Ronald J. Zlatoper Ronald J Zlatoper.jpg 5 Oct 1994  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), 1994–1996.
2 1963 (NROTC) 31 (1941–       )
174 William J. Flanagan Jr. ADM William J Flanagan.jpg 1 Nov 1994   2 1964 (MMA)[25] 30 (1943–       )
175 Joseph W. Prueher Joseph W. Prueher, ADM USN, 1996.jpg 1 Jun 1995   4 1964 (USNA) 31 (1942–       ) U.S. Ambassador to China, 1999–2001.
176 Jay L. Johnson Admiral Jay Johnson, official military photo.JPEG 1 Apr 1996   4 1968 (USNA) 28 (1946–       )
177 Thomas J. Lopez ADM Thomas J Lopez.jpg 31 Jul 1996  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR/CINCSOUTH), 1996–1998.
2 1964 (NROTC) 32 (1940–       )
178 Frank L. Bowman FrankBowman.jpg 1 Oct 1996   8 1966 (NROTC) 30 (1944–       )
179 Harold W. Gehman Jr. Admiral Harold W. Gehman, Jr..jpg 1 Oct 1996  
  • Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), 1996–1997.
  • Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic/Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Command (SACLANT/USCINCACOM), 1997–1999.
  • Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic/Commander in Chief, U.S. Joint Forces Command (SACLANT/USCINCJFCOM), 1999–2000.
4 1965 (NROTC) 31 (1942–       )
180 Archie R. Clemins Adm. Archie R. Clemins PACFLT.gif 1 Jan 1997  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), 1996–1999.
2 1966 (NROTC) 31 (1943–2020)
181 Joseph P. Reason Admiral Joseph Paul Reason.jpg 1 Feb 1997   2 1965 (USNA) 32 (1941–       ) First African-American to achieve the rank of admiral.
182 Donald L. Pilling Donald L Pilling.jpg 30 Oct 1997   3 1965 (USNA) 32 (1943–2008)
183 Richard W. Mies Adm. Richard W. Mies STRATCOM.gif 1 Aug 1998  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Strategic Command (USCINCSTRAT), 1998–2001.
3 1967 (USNA) 31 (1944–       )
184 Charles S. Abbot Charles S Abbot.jpg 1 Sep 1998  
  • Deputy Commander in Chief, U.S. European Command (DCINCEUR), 1998–2000.
2 1966 (USNA) 32 (1945–       ) Deputy Director, Office of Homeland Security, 2001–2003.
185 James O. Ellis James o ellis.jpg 1 Jan 1999  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR/CINCSOUTH), 1998–2001.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Strategic Command (USCINCSTRAT), 2001–2002.
  • Commander, U.S. Strategic Command (CDRUSSTRATCOM), 2002–2004.
5 1969 (USNA) 30 (1947–       )
186 Dennis C. Blair Dennis Blair.jpg 1 May 1999  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Command (USCINCPAC), 1999–2002.
3 1968 (USNA) 31 (1946–       ) President, Institute for Defense Analyses, 2003–2006; Director of National Intelligence, 2009–2010.
187 Vernon E. Clark VernClark.jpg 1 Nov 1999   6 1968 (OCS) 31 (1944–       )
188 Thomas B. Fargo Thomas fargo.jpg 1 Dec 1999  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), 1999–2002.
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Command (USCINCPAC), 2002.
  • Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (CDRUSPACOM), 2002–2005.
6 1970 (USNA) 29 (1948–       )
189 Robert J. Natter Robert J Natter.jpg 1 Sep 2000   3 1967 (USNA) 33 (1945–       )
190 William J. Fallon ADM Fallon Portrait.jpg 1 Nov 2000   8 1967 (NROTC) 33 (1944–       ) Resigned, 2008.
191 Gregory G. Johnson Gregory G Johnson.jpg 24 Oct 2001  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR/CINCSOUTH), 2001–2002.
  • Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (COMUSNAVEUR/CINCSOUTH), 2002–2004.
  • Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples (COMUSNAVEUR/COMJFC Naples), 2004.
3 1969 (NROTC) 32 (1946–       )
192 Walter F. Doran ADMWalterDoran.jpg 4 May 2002  
  • Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), 2002.
  • Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT), 2002–2005.
3 1967 (NROTC) 35 (1945–       )
193 Edmund P. Giambastiani Jr. Admiral Edmund Giambastiani, photo portrait upper body.jpg 2 Oct 2002  
  • Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic/Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command (SACLANT/CDRUSJFCOM), 2002–2003.
  • Supreme Allied Commander Transformation/Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command (SACT/CDRUSJFCOM), 2003–2005.
  • Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (VJCS), 2005–2007.
5 1970 (USNA) 32 (1948–       )
194 Michael G. Mullen Michael Mullen, CJCS, official photo portrait, 2007.jpg 28 Aug 2003   8 1968 (USNA) 35 (1946–       )
195 John B. Nathman John B. Nathman.jpg 1 Dec 2004   3 1970 (USNA) 34 (1948–       )
196 Timothy J. Keating Timothy J. Keating 2007 2.jpg 1 Jan 2005  
  • Commander, U.S. Northern Command/Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command (CDRUSNORTHCOM/CDRNORAD), 2004–2007.
  • Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (CDRUSPACOM), 2007–2009.
5 1971 (USNA) 34 (1949–       )
197 Kirkland H. Donald ADM Kirkland H Donald.jpg 1 Jan 2005   8 1975 (USNA) 30 (1953–       )
198 Robert F. Willard ADM Robert F. Willard.jpg 18 Mar 2005  
  • Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), 2005–2007.
  • Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT), 2007–2009.
  • Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (CDRUSPACOM), 2009–2012.
7 1973 (USNA) 32 (1950–       )
199 Henry G. Ulrich III Henry ulrich.jpg 22 Jul 2005  
  • Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples (COMUSNAVEUR/COMJFC Naples), 2005–2007.
2 1972 (USNA) 33 (1950–       )
200 Gary Roughead US Navy 071108-N-0000X-001 Navy file photo of Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead.jpg 1 Sep 2005   6 1973 (USNA) 32 (1951–       )
201 James G. Stavridis Stavridis EUCOM.jpg 18 Oct 2006  
  • Commander, U.S. Southern Command (CDRUSSOUTHCOM), 2006–2009.
  • Commander, U.S. European Command/Supreme Allied Commander Europe (CDRUSEUCOM/SACEUR), 2009–2013.
7 1976 (USNA) 30 (1955–       ) Dean, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, 2013–2018.
202 Patrick M. Walsh ADM Walsh.jpg 5 Apr 2007   5 1977 (USNA) 30 (1955–       )
203 Eric T. Olson Admiral Eric Olson.jpg 6 Jul 2007  
  • Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command (CDRUSSOCOM), 2007–2011.
4 1973 (USNA) 34 (1952–       ) First Navy SEAL to achieve the rank of admiral.
204 Jonathan W. Greenert Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert (CNO).jpg 29 Sep 2007   8 1975 (USNA) 32 (1953–       )
205 Mark P. Fitzgerald ADM Mark Fitzgerald.jpg 30 Nov 2007  
  • Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples (COMUSNAVEUR/COMJFC Naples), 2007–2009.
  • Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa/Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples (COMUSNAVEUR/COMUSNAVAF/COMJFC Naples), 2009–2010.
3 1973 (NROTC) 34 (1951–       )
206 John C. Harvey Jr. ADM John C Harvey Jr.jpg 24 Jul 2009   3 1973 (USNA) 36 (1951–       ) Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, 2014–2017.
207 James A. Winnefeld Jr. Admiral James A. Winnefeld, Jr.jpg 19 May 2010  
  • Commander, U.S. Northern Command/Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command (CDRUSNORTHCOM/CDRNORAD), 2010–2011.
  • Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (VJCS), 2011–2015.
5 1978 (NROTC) 32 (1956–       )
208 Samuel J. Locklear III Admiral Samuel J. Locklear III 2012.jpg 6 Oct 2010  
  • Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa/Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples (COMUSNAVEUR/COMUSNAVAF/COMJFC Naples), 2010–2012.
  • Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (CDRUSPACOM), 2012–2015.
5 1977 (USNA) 33 (1954–       )
209 William H. McRaven ADM William H. McRaven 2012.jpg 8 Aug 2011  
  • Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command (CDRUSSOCOM), 2011–2014.
3 1977 (NROTC) 34 (1955–       ) Chancellor, University of Texas System, 2015–2018.
210 Mark E. Ferguson III Ferguson2014.jpg 22 Aug 2011  
  • Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), 2011–2014.
  • Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa/Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples (COMUSNAVEUR/COMUSNAVAF/COMJFC Naples), 2014–2016.
5 1978 (USNA) 33 (1956–       )
211 Cecil D. Haney Admiral Cecil D. Haney STRATCOM.jpg 20 Jan 2012  
  • Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT), 2012–2013.
  • Commander, U.S. Strategic Command (CDRUSSTRATCOM), 2013–2016.
4 1978 (USNA) 34 (1955–       )
212 Bruce W. Clingan ADM Bruce W. Clingan.jpg 24 Feb 2012  
  • Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa/Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples (COMUSNAVEUR/COMUSNAVAF/COMJFC Naples), 2012–2014.
2 1977 (NROTC) 34 (1955–       )
213 William E. Gortney Gortney2014.jpg 14 Sep 2012  
  • Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (COMUSFF), 2012–2014.
  • Commander, U.S. Northern Command/Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command (CDRUSNORTHCOM/CDRNORAD), 2014–2016.
4 1977 (AOCS) 35 (1955–       )
214 John M. Richardson Admiral John M. Richardson (CNO) 150917-N-AT895-703 (26207156950).jpg 2 Nov 2012   7 1982 (USNA) 31 (1960–       )
215 Harry B. Harris Jr. Harris Jr PACOM 2015.jpg 16 Oct 2013  
  • Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT), 2013–2015.
  • Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (CDRUSPACOM), 2015–2018.
5 1978 (USNA) 35 (1956–       ) U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, 2018–2021. First Asian-American to achieve the rank of admiral.
216 Michael S. Rogers Rogers 2018.jpg 3 Apr 2014   4 1981 (NROTC) 33 (1959–       ) First Information Warfare Community officer to achieve the rank of admiral.
217 Michelle J. Howard Admiral Michelle J. Howard VCNO.jpg 1 Jul 2014   3 1982 (USNA) 32 (1960–       ) Chair, The Naming Commission, 2021–present. First woman to achieve the rank of admiral.
218 Philip S. Davidson Davidson PACOM.jpg 19 Dec 2014  
  • Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command/Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Northern Command (COMUSFF/COMUSNAVNORTHCOM), 2014–2018.
  • Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (CDRUSINDOPACOM), 2018–2021.
7 1982 (USNA) 32 (1960–       )
219 Scott H. Swift Admiral Scott H. Swift, USN.jpg 27 May 2015  
  • Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT), 2015–2018.
3 1979 (AOCS) 36 (1957–       )
220 James F. Caldwell Jr. ADM James Caldwell 2015.jpg 14 Aug 2015   7 1981 (USNA) 34 (1959–       )
221 Kurt W. Tidd ADM Kurt W. Tidd.jpg 14 Jan 2016  
  • Commander, U.S. Southern Command (CDRUSSOUTHCOM), 2016–2018.
2 1978 (USNA) 38 (1956–       ) Son of Navy vice admiral Emmett H. Tidd; brother of Navy rear admiral Mark L. Tidd.
222 William F. Moran Moran 2016 2.jpg 31 May 2016   3 1981 (USNA) 35 (1958–       ) [26]
223 James G. Foggo III Foggo 2018.jpg 20 Oct 2017  
  • Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples (COMCNE-CNA & COMJFC Naples), 2017–2020.
3 1981 (USNA) 36 (1959–       )
224 Christopher W. Grady ADM Christopher W. Grady (2).jpg 4 May 2018   4 1984 (NROTC) 34 (1962–       )
225 John C. Aquilino ADM John C. Aquilino (USINDOPACOM).jpg 17 May 2018  
  • Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT), 2018–2021.
  • Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (CDRUSINDOPACOM), 2021–present.
4 1984 (USNA) 34 (1961–       ) [27]
226 Craig S. Faller Faller Southcom 2.jpg 26 Nov 2018  
  • Commander, U.S. Southern Command (CDRUSSOUTHCOM), 2018–2021.
3 1983 (USNA) 35 (1961–       )
227 Robert P. Burke Burke 2020.jpg 10 Jun 2019  
  • Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), 2019–2020.
  • Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples (COMCNE-CNA & COMJFC Naples), 2020–present.
3 1983 (NROTC) 36 (1962–       )
228 Michael M. Gilday Gilday CNO.jpg 22 Aug 2019  
  • Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 2019–present.
3 1985 (USNA) 34 (1962–       )
229 Charles A. Richard Chas Richard STRATCOM 2019.jpg 18 Nov 2019  
  • Commander, United States Strategic Command (CDRUSSTRATCOM), 2019–present.
3 1982 (NROTC) 37 (1959–       )
230 William K. Lescher Adm. William K. Lescher.jpg 29 May 2020   2 1980 (USNA) 40 (1958–       )
231 Samuel J. Paparo Jr. Admiral Paparo 2021.jpg 5 May 2021  
  • Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT), 2021–present.
1 1987 (NROTC) 34 (1964–       )
232 Daryl L. Caudle Admiral Daryl L. Caudle (U.S. Fleet Forces Command).jpg 7 Dec 2021   1 1985 (OCS) 36 (1963–       )

Tombstone admirals[]

The Act of Congress of March 4, 1925, allowed officers in the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard to be promoted one grade upon retirement if they had been specially commended for performance of duty in actual combat. Combat citation promotions were colloquially known as "tombstone promotions" because they conferred all the perks and prestige of the higher rank including the loftier title on their tombstones but no additional retirement pay. The Act of Congress of February 23, 1942, enabled tombstone promotions to three- and four-star grades. Tombstone promotions were subsequently restricted to citations issued before January 1, 1947, and finally eliminated altogether effective November 1, 1959.

Any admiral who actually served in a grade while on active duty receives precedence on the retired list over any tombstone admiral holding the same retired grade. Tombstone admirals rank among each other according to the dates of their highest active duty grade.

The following list of tombstone admirals is sortable by last name, date of rank as vice admiral, date retired, and year commissioned.

Name Photo Date of rank (VADM) Date retired Commission [4] Notes
1 William L. Calhoun Portrait gray.png 16 Jun 1942   Dec 1946   1906 (USNA)[9] (1885–1963) [28] Great-grandson of U.S. Vice President John C. Calhoun.
2 Frank J. Fletcher Frank Jack Fletcher-g14193.jpg 26 Jun 1942   May 1947   1906 (USNA)[9] (1885–1973) Awarded Medal of Honor, 1914. Nephew of Navy four-star admiral Frank F. Fletcher.
3 Aubrey W. Fitch Aubrey W. Fitch;h97275.jpg 28 Dec 1942   Jul 1947   1906 (USNA)[9] (1883–1948) Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, 1945–1947.
4 John Howard Hoover Admiral John H. Hoover.jpg 1 Jan 1943   Jul 1948   1906 (USNA)[9] (1887–1970)
5 Alan G. Kirk Alan g kirk.jpg 10 Sep 1944   Mar 1946   1909 (USNA)[9] (1888–1963) U.S. Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg, 1946–1947; to Soviet Union, 1949–1952; to China, 1962–1963.
6 George D. Murray VADM George D. Murray.jpg 29 Nov 1944   Aug 1951   1911 (USNA)[9] (1889–1956)
7 Jesse B. Oldendorf Jesse Oldendorf.jpg 7 Dec 1944   Sep 1948   1909 (USNA)[9] (1887–1974)
8 Arthur S. Carpender Arthur Carpender (colored).jpg 3 Apr 1945   Nov 1946   1908 (USNA)[9] (1884–1959) Superintendent, Admiral Farragut Academy, 1948–19??
9 Harry W. Hill Harry W. Hill.jpg 22 Apr 1945   1952-05-00May 1952   1911 (USNA)[9] (1890–1971) Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, 1950–1952; Governor, U.S. Naval Home, 1952–1954.
10 Frederick C. Sherman VAdm Frederick C. Sherman.jpg 13 Jul 1945   Mar 1947   1910 (USNA)[9] (1880–1957)
11 John L. Hall Jr. John L Hall Jr during Normandy.jpg 10 Dec 1945   May 1953   1913 (USNA) (1891–1978)
12 Oscar C. Badger II Badger OscarC2 USN cropped.jpg 13 Dec 1945   Jun 1952   1911 (USNA)[9] (1890–1958) Awarded Medal of Honor, 1914. Cousin of U.S. Secretary of the Navy George E. Badger.
13 John D. Price VADM John Dale Price USN aviator 1892-1957.png 31 Aug 1946   Jun 1954   1916 (USNA) (1892–1957)
14 Francis S. Low Francis Stuart Low2.jpg 12 Mar 1947   Jul 1956   1915 (USNA) (1894–1964)
15 David W. Bagley VADM David Worth Bagley, USN.jpg 1 Apr 1947   Apr 1947   1904 (USNA)[9] (1883–1960) Father of Navy four-star admiral David H. Bagley and Navy four-star admiral Worth H. Bagley; grandson of North Carolina Governor Jonathan Worth; aunt married U.S. Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels; wife's aunt married Navy five-star admiral William D. Leahy.
16 Harold B. Sallada L38-77.07.01 Rear Admiral Harold B. Sallada.jpg 11 May 1947   Oct 1949   1917 (USNA) (1895–1977)
17 Arthur D. Struble Arthur Dewey Struble.jpg 26 Apr 1948   Jul 1956   1915 (USNA)[29] (1894–1983)
18 Russell S. Berkey Russell S. Berkey.jpg 1 Jul 1948   Sep 1950   1916 (USNA) (1893–1984)
19 John W. Reeves Jr. 38-MCN-438 Rear Admiral John W. Reeves, Jr.jpg 1 Apr 1949   May 1950   1911 (USNA)[9] (1888–1967) General Manager, Los Angeles International Airport, 1950–1952.
20 C. Turner Joy Turner Joy;g430048.jpg 1 Aug 1949   Jul 1954   1916 (USNA) (1895–1956) Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, 1952–1954.
21 Thomas L. Sprague Thomas L. Sprague.jpg 15 Aug 1949   Apr 1952   1917 (USNA) (1894–1972)
22 John J. Ballentine Vice Adm. John J. Ballentine.jpg 1 Nov 1949   May 1954   1917 (USNA) (1896–1970)
23 Matthias B. Gardner Portrait gray.png 1 Oct 1950   Aug 1956   1919 (USNA) (1897–1975)
24 Albert G. Noble 80-G-428026 Vice Admiral Albert G. Noble.jpg 29 Dec 1950   Oct 1951   1917 (USNA) (1885–1980)
25 Harold M. Martin NH 97358 Vice Admiral Harold M. Martin, USN.jpg 1 Feb 1951   Feb 1956   1919 (USNA) (1896–1972)
26 Arthur C. Davis Vice Adm. Arthur C. Davis, USN (cropped).jpg 12 Feb 1951   Apr 1955   1915 (USNA) (1893–1965)
27 Laurance T. DuBose 80-G-433301 Laurance T. DuBose.jpg 30 Mar 1951   Jun 1955   1913 (USNA) (1893–1967)
28 James Fife Jr. James Fife Jr.jpg 9 Aug 1951   Aug 1955   1918 (USNA) (1897–1975) Director, Mystic Seaport, 1956–1975
29 Frank G. Fahrion Admiral Frank G Fahrion.jpg 28 Dec 1951   May 1956   1917 (USNA) (1894–1970)
30 Joseph J. Clark Admiral Joseph J. Clark.jpg 7 Mar 1952   Dec 1953   1918 (USNA) (1893–1971)
31 Vice Adm. Roscoe F. Good (cropped).jpg 27 Mar 1953   Mar 1958   1919 (USNA) (1897–1974)
32 Portrait gray.png 28 Jul 1953   Aug 1955   1918 (USNA) (1894–1986)
33 John E. Gingrich Adm. John E. Gingrich.jpg 30 Jul 1953   Oct 1954   1919 (USNA) (1897–1960)
34 Alfred M. Pride Alfred M. Pride.jpeg 9 Oct 1953   Oct 1959   1918 (OCS)[30] (1897–1988)
35 NH 95738 Vice Admiral Edmund T. Wooldridge, USN.jpg 6 Apr 1954   Aug 1958   1920 (USNA) (1897–1968)
36 Austin K. Doyle Austin K. Doyle.jpg 7 May 1954   Aug 1958   1920 (USNA) (1898–1970)
37 Stuart S. Murray Stuart S. Murray.jpg 7 Dec 1955   Aug 1956   1918 (USNA) (1898–1980) Nephew of Oklahoma governor William H. Murray.
38 Admiral Cato D. Glover.jpg 8 Dec 1955   Sep 1957   1919 (USNA) (1897–1988)
39 John M. Will 80-G-692034 Vice Admiral John M. Will, U.S. Navy.jpg 17 Apr 1956   Jul 1959   1923 (USNA) (1899–1981)
40 Byron H. Hanlon.jpg 1 Nov 1957   Oct 1958   1921 (USNA) (1900–1977)

History[]

Four-star positions[]

Structure of the United States NavyStructure of the United States Navyfederal government of the United StatesUnited States Intelligence Communitycombined operationsUnified combatant commandUnified combatant commandJoint Chiefs of StaffIraq WarWar in Afghanistan (2001–2021)Gulf WarVietnam WarKorean WarCold WarWorld War IIWorld War ISpanish–American WarAmerican Civil War

1866–1941[]

The rank of admiral was created in 1866 to honor the Civil War achievements of David Farragut. Upon his death, another Civil War hero, David D. Porter Jr., succeeded to the title. In 1873, Congress stated that further vacancies in the grade would not be filled, and the rank lapsed with Porter's death in 1890. Congress revived the rank in 1899 to honor George Dewey, stipulating that the grade would again cease to exist upon his death or retirement. In 1903, Dewey was promoted to the unique rank of Admiral of the Navy, which during his lifetime was considered to be equivalent to an admiral of the fleet, but was later declared to be senior to the five-star grade of fleet admiral.

The Act of March 3, 1915, provided that the commanders in chief of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Asiatic Fleets would have the rank of admiral while so serving, and their seconds in command the rank of vice admiral. In 1916, the chief of naval operations was also made an admiral while so serving, ranking next after the Admiral of the Navy. The ranks of admiral and vice admiral were strictly temporary appointments for the duration of an officer's tour in designated billets, and the temporary admiral reverted to his permanent grade of rear admiral immediately upon vacating the office bearing the title.

In 1917, Congress accommodated the Navy's desire to reorganize the fleet by authorizing the President to appoint three admirals and three vice admirals for any six fleet command positions. All fleet command tours lasted one year except for the commander in chief of the U.S. Fleet, whose term was sometimes renewed for a second year, and the commander in chief of the Asiatic Fleet, whose command was considered a backwater. (The chief of naval operations was appointed for four years.) Officers would typically "fleet up" to admiral or vice admiral for their year of fleet command and then revert to rear admiral to mark time until mandatory retirement.

Charles P. Snyder (admiral)Harold R. StarkJames O. RichardsonThomas C. HartEdward C. KalbfusClaude C. BlochHarry E. YarnellArthur J. HepburnWilliam D. LeahyOrin G. MurfinHarris LaningFrank H. BrumbyFrank B. UphamJoseph M. ReevesDavid F. SellersWilliam H. StandleyLuke McNameeRichard H. LeighMontgomery M. TaylorFrank H. SchofieldJehu V. ChaseCharles B. McVay Jr.Louis M. NultonWilliam V. PrattLouis R. de SteiguerMark L. BristolHenry A. WileyRichard H. JacksonCharles F. HughesClarence S. WilliamsSamuel S. RobisonThomas WashingtonEdwin A. AndersonEdward W. EberleHilary P. JonesJoseph Strauss (admiral)Robert E. CoontzAlbert GleavesHugh RodmanHenry B. Wilson Jr.William S. SimsAustin M. KnightHenry T. MayoWilliam S. BensonWilliam B. CapertonCameron M. WinslowAlbert G. WinterhalterWalter C. CowlesThomas B. HowardFrank F. FletcherGeorge DeweyDavid Dixon PorterDavid FarragutWorld War IIWorld War ISpanish–American WarAmerican Civil War

1941–1991[]

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, and Wayne Cowles, husband of Adm. Michelle Howard, put four-star shoulder boards on Howard's service white uniform during her promotion to admiral on July 1, 2014.

During World War II, the President was authorized to create as many admirals and vice admirals as he deemed necessary for the duration of the emergency. Most of these new creations retired at the end of the war, having been promoted to reward service in the fleet or headquarters, or to achieve parity with wartime counterparts. Although three- and four-star ranks remained temporary appointments, the practice of reverting to a lower grade pending retirement largely halted after 1942, when Congress authorized officers to be retired in the highest grade in which they served on active duty.[31] The rank of fleet admiral was created in 1944, and the four officers promoted to that grade were allowed to remain on active duty permanently.

By 1956, the Navy had equilibrated at a total of seven permanent billets bearing four-star rank: the chief of naval operations (CNO); the vice chief of naval operations (VCNO), the commanders in chief of the unified commands in the Pacific (CINCPAC) and Atlantic (CINCLANT); the commander in chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT); the commander in chief of U.S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean (CINCNELM) (retitled commander in chief of U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR) in 1960); and the commander in chief of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces in Southern Europe (CINCSOUTH). In 1965, an eighth billet was added when the chief of naval material (CNM) was promoted to admiral. Occasionally this count would fluctuate when a Navy officer was selected as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), as the chairman's four-star representative to the NATO Military Committee (USMILREP), or as the director or deputy director of central intelligence; or by special legislation.[23]

When the long-serving director of the naval nuclear reactor program, Hyman G. Rickover, was finally compelled to retire in 1982, his successor was promoted to admiral and appointed director of naval nuclear propulsion, institutionalizing the position as a permanent four-star billet. To compensate, another four-star billet was eliminated by merging Allied Forces Southern Europe with U.S. Naval Forces Europe. Similarly, when the U.S. Atlantic Fleet commander (CINCLANTFLT) was separated from the Atlantic unified commander in 1985, the number of four-star billets was conserved by eliminating the chief of naval material position. The U.S. Atlantic Fleet was replaced by U.S. Fleet Forces Command (COMUSFF) in 2006.

Jerome L. JohnsonCharles R. LarsonJonathan T. HoweJames R. HoggBruce DeMarsLeon A. EdneyDavid E. JeremiahPowell F. Carter Jr.Huntington HardistyFrank B. Kelso IIArthur S. Moreau Jr.James B. Busey IVCarlisle A. H. TrostJames A. Lyons Jr.Lee Baggett Jr.Steven A. WhiteRonald J. HaysWesley L. McDonaldSylvester R. Foley Jr.Kinnaird R. McKeeGeorge E. R. Kinnear IIJohn G. Williams Jr.William N. SmallBobby R. InmanWilliam J. Crowe Jr.James D. WatkinsHarry D. Train IIAlfred J. Whittle Jr.Donald C. DavisRobert L. J. LongThomas B. HaywardDaniel Murphy (admiral)Stansfield TurnerDavid H. BagleyFrederick H. MichaelisJohn P. WeinelHarold E. ShearMeans Johnston Jr.Hyman G. RickoverWorth H. BagleyJames L. Holloway IIIMaurice F. WeisnerNoel A.M. GaylerRichard G. ColbertIsaac C. Kidd Jr.William F. BringleRalph W. CousinsJackson D. ArnoldCharles K. DuncanElmo R. Zumwalt Jr.Waldemar F. A. WendtBernard A. ClareyJohn J. Hyland Jr.Ephraim P. HolmesIgnatius J. GalantinJohn S. McCain Jr.Roy L. JohnsonAlfred G. WardJohn S. ThachHoracio Rivero Jr.Thomas H. MoorerU.S. Grant Sharp Jr.Charles D. GriffinDavid L. McDonaldClaude V. RickettsGeorge W. Anderson Jr.John H. SidesHarold Page SmithRobert L. DennisonCharles R. BrownJames S. RussellHerbert G. HopwoodJames L. Holloway Jr.Maurice E. CurtsHarry D. FeltWalter F. BooneRobert P. BriscoeArleigh A. BurkeJohn H. CassadyJerauld WrightFelix B. StumpDonald B. DuncanLynde D. McCormickRobert B. CarneyWilliam M. FechtelerForrest P. ShermanArthur W. RadfordLouis E. DenfeldWilliam H.P. BlandyRichard L. ConollyMarc A. MitscherBen MoreellCharles M. Cooke Jr.DeWitt C. RamseyJohn H. TowersSamuel M. RobinsonRichmond K. TurnerThomas C. KinkaidH. Kent HewittRichard S. Edwards Jr.Frederick J. HorneJonas H. IngramRaymond A. SpruanceWilliam F. Halsey Jr.Royal E. IngersollChester W. NimitzErnest J. KingHusband E. KimmelHarold R. StarkThomas C. HartWilliam D. LeahyGulf WarVietnam WarKorean WarCold WarWorld War II

1991–present[]

With the end of the Cold War, U.S. Atlantic Command was repurposed as the joint force trainer, becoming U.S. Joint Forces Command in 1999. The change in mission cost the Navy its traditional monopoly over that command, which has since rotated among all the services, but the Navy made up the difference through repeated appointments to other combatant commands and to the vice chairmanship of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (VJCS). All military commanders in chief were retitled "Commanders" in 2002, when the title of "Commander in Chief" was reserved solely to the President of the United States.

Daryl CaudleSamuel PaparoWilliam K. LescherCharles A. RichardMichael M. GildayRobert P. BurkeCraig S. FallerJohn C. AquilinoChristopher W. GradyJames G. Foggo IIIWilliam F. Moran (admiral)Kurt W. TiddJames F. Caldwell Jr.Scott H. SwiftPhilip S. DavidsonMichelle J. HowardMichael S. RogersHarry B. Harris Jr.John M. Richardson (admiral)William E. GortneyBruce W. ClinganCecil D. HaneyMark E. Ferguson IIIWilliam H. McRavenSamuel J. LocklearJames A. Winnefeld Jr.John C. Harvey Jr.Mark P. FitzgeraldJonathan W. GreenertEric T. OlsonPatrick M. WalshJames G. StavridisGary RougheadHenry G. Ulrich IIIRobert F. WillardKirkland H. DonaldTimothy J. KeatingJohn B. NathmanMichael MullenEdmund P. Giambastiani Jr.Walter F. DoranGregory G. JohnsonWilliam J. FallonRobert J. NatterThomas B. FargoVernon E. ClarkDennis Blair (U.S. Navy officer)James O. EllisCharles S. AbbotRichard W. MiesDonald L. PillingJ. Paul ReasonArchie R. CleminsHarold W. Gehman Jr.Frank BowmanThomas J. LopezJay L. JohnsonJoseph W. PrueherWilliam J. Flanagan Jr.Ronald J. ZlatoperRichard C. MackeLeighton W. Smith Jr.William A. OwensHenry G. Chiles Jr.Henry H. Mauz Jr.Stanley R. ArthurWilliam O. StudemanJeremy M. BoordaRobert J. KellyWilliam D. SmithPaul David MillerJerome L. JohnsonCharles R. LarsonJonathan T. HoweBruce DeMarsLeon A. EdneyDavid E. JeremiahFrank B. Kelso IIIraq WarWar in Afghanistan (2001–2021)

See also[]

Notes[]

  1. ^ a b Dates of rank are taken, where available, from the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, or from the U.S. Navy register of active and retired commissioned officers, or from the World Almanac and Book of Facts. The date listed is that of the officer's first promotion to admiral, and may differ from the officer's entry in the U.S. Navy register, which lists admirals who reverted to their permanent ranks of rear admiral as ranking from the date of the legislation that ultimately restored them to the rank of admiral, not from the dates of their original appointments.
  2. ^ a b Positions listed are those held by the officer when promoted to admiral. Dates listed are for the officer's full tenure, which may predate promotion to four-star rank or postdate retirement from active duty.
  3. ^ a b The number of years of active-duty service at four-star rank is approximated by subtracting the year in the "Date of rank" column from the last year in the "Position" column. Time spent between active-duty four-star assignments is not counted, nor is time spent on special duty as an unassigned fleet admiral.
  4. ^ a b c The year commissioned is taken to be the year the officer graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, or equivalent, which may precede the officer's actual date of commission by up to two years. Prior to 1912, graduates of the U.S. Naval Academy were required by law to serve two years at sea as passed midshipmen before receiving their commission as ensign. Sources of commission are listed in parentheses after the year of commission and include: the United States Naval Academy (USNA), Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC), Officer Candidate School (OCS), warrant; the Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA), and the United States Military Academy (USMA).
  5. ^ a b The number of years in commission before being promoted to four-star rank is approximated by subtracting the year in the "Commission" column from the year in the "Date of rank" column.
  6. ^ a b Notes include years of birth and death; awards of the Medal of Honor, Congressional Gold Medal, Presidential Medal of Freedom, or honors of similar significance; major government appointments; university presidencies or equivalents; familial relationships with other four-star officers or significant government officials such as U.S. Presidents, cabinet secretaries, U.S. Senators, or state governors; and unusual career events such as premature relief or death in office.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw Reverted to permanent rank of rear admiral upon vacating an office bearing the temporary rank of admiral.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Advanced to admiral on the retired list with date of rank 21 Jun 1930, as highest grade held during World War I.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu Commissioned as ensign after two years of sea duty.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Advanced to admiral on the retired list with date of rank 16 Jun 1942, as highest rank held on the active list.
  11. ^ a b Advanced to admiral on the retired list with date of rank 14 Aug 1938, as highest rank held while Chief of Naval Operations.
  12. ^ Retired as rear admiral, 1 Jan 1937; advanced to admiral on the retired list, 14 Aug 1938; recalled as admiral, 13 Feb 1941; retired, 11 Feb 1942; recalled as admiral, 12 Apr 1944; retired, 31 Aug 1945.
  13. ^ Retired as rear admiral, Dec 1936; recalled as rear admiral, 13 May 1940; advanced to vice admiral on the retired list, 23 Feb 1942; advanced to admiral on the retired list, 16 Jun 1942; retired, Dec 1946.
  14. ^ Retired as admiral, Aug 1939; recalled as admiral, 6 Jul 1942; promoted to fleet admiral, 15 Dec 1944; rank made permanent, 13 May 1946 (Act of 23 Mar 1946).
  15. ^ Retired as rear admiral, 1939; recalled as rear admiral, 1941; advanced to vice admiral on the retired list, 23 Feb 1942; advanced to admiral on the retired list, 16 Jun 1942; retired, 15 Jan 1943; recalled as admiral, 23 Jun 1943; retired, 15 Jan 1945.
  16. ^ a b c Retired as admiral, as highest rank held on active list.
  17. ^ Retired as admiral, Jul 1942, by Act of Congress; recalled as admiral, Jul 1942; retired, Feb 1945.
  18. ^ Promoted to admiral, 1947, with date of rank 7 Jan 1946.
  19. ^ a b Reverted to vice admiral for final tour; retired as admiral.
  20. ^ Reverted to vice admiral for final tour; died in office.
  21. ^ Retired as vice admiral, 1964; retained on active duty until 1982; advanced to admiral on the retired list, Dec 1973, with date of rank 16 Nov 1973.
  22. ^ Nomination as U.S. Secretary of Defense withdrawn, 1994.
  23. ^ a b In 1994, special legislation authorized Charles R. Larson to resume the superintendency of the U.S. Naval Academy, then a two-star billet, as a full admiral.
  24. ^ Nomination as commander in chief, U.S. Pacific Command (USCINCPAC) withdrawn, 1994.
  25. ^ Transferred from U.S. Merchant Marine, 1967.
  26. ^ Nomination as Chief of Naval Operations confirmed, May 2019; retired prior to assumption of post.
  27. ^ First nomination as commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (CDRUSINDOPACOM) returned to the President, 2021.
  28. ^ Retired as vice admiral, Dec 1946; advanced to admiral on the retired list by reason of combat citation, Jan 1954.
  29. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on December 24, 2010. Retrieved November 16, 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Struble entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1911 and received his commission in 1915.
  30. ^ Transferred from U.S. Naval Reserve, 1921.
  31. ^ Act of Congress of July 16, 1942.

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