Powell F. Carter Jr.
Powell F. Carter Jr. | |
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Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | June 3, 1931
Died | June 28, 2017 Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, U.S. | (aged 86)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1955–1991 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | US Atlantic Fleet |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (7) |
Powell Frederick Carter Jr. (June 3, 1931 – June 28, 2017) was a United States Navy four star admiral who served as Director of the Joint Staff 1985–1987,[1] United States Military Representative, NATO Military Committee (USMILREP) from 1987 to 1988;[citation needed] and as Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANTFLT) from 1988 to 1991.[2] He died at the age of 86 in 2017.[3]
Notes[]
- ^ DOD Key Officials 1984–2004 Archived 2013-02-22 at the Wayback Machine, Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 2004. Accessed online 2010-02-03.
- ^ He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1955. A Brief History Of The U.S. Fleet Forces Command Archived 2008-10-23 at the Wayback Machine, Fleet Forces Command, U.S. Navy. Accessed online 2010-02-03.
- ^ http://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/2017/07/13/in-memoriam-admiral-powell-f-carter-jr/
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- United States Navy admirals
- United States Naval Academy alumni
- 1931 births
- 2017 deaths
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal
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