Vice Admiral of the United States Navy. His career included service in World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War and command of submarines and surface ship forces, during which he became a distinguished combat commander of destroyers. He also commanded the United States Second Fleet, held numerous diplomatic, educational, and administrative staff positions, and a served a lengthy tour of duty as President of the Naval War College.
He was the son of Elijah Andrew Austin and Loula Ola Austin nee Gantt.
Honored with the Navy Cross on two separate occasions.
He was the son of Elijah Andrew Austin and Loula Ola Austin nee Gantt.
Honored with the Navy Cross on two separate occasions.
Vice Admiral of the United States Navy. His career included service in World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War and command of submarines and surface ship forces, during which he became a distinguished combat commander of destroyers. He also commanded the United States Second Fleet, held numerous diplomatic, educational, and administrative staff positions, and a served a lengthy tour of duty as President of the Naval War College.
He was the son of Elijah Andrew Austin and Loula Ola Austin nee Gantt.
Honored with the Navy Cross on two separate occasions.
He was the son of Elijah Andrew Austin and Loula Ola Austin nee Gantt.
Honored with the Navy Cross on two separate occasions.
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