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Arleigh Burke

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United States Navy admiral and Navy Cross recipient (1901-1996)

United StatesLived 1901 to 1996 · aged 94
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Arleigh Albert Burke was an admiral of the United States Navy who distinguished himself during World War II and the Korean War, and who served as Chief of Naval Operations during the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations.

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Arleigh Burke. Taken in 1920 while he was attending the U.S. Naval Academy.Arleigh Burke. Taken in 1920 while he was attending the U.S. Naval Academy.Admiral Marc Mitscher and Chief of Staff Arleigh Burke transfer over to Enterprise after Bunker Hill is hit twice by kamikazes.Admiral Marc Mitscher and Chief of Staff Arleigh Burke transfer over to Enterprise after Bunker Hill is hit twice by kamikazes.Admiral Burke (middle) watching flight of Mercury-Redstone 3 with President Kennedy, Vice President Johnson, Jackie Kennedy, and Arthur Schlesinger in the White House Office of the President's Secretary, May 5, 1961.Admiral Burke (middle) watching flight of Mercury-Redstone 3 with President Kennedy, Vice President Johnson, Jackie Kennedy, and Arthur Schlesinger in the White House Office of the President's Secretary, May 5, 1961.Arleigh Burke's grave at the United States Naval Academy CemeteryArleigh Burke's grave at the United States Naval Academy CemeteryArleigh Burke and wife sit behind Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney, who delivers the keynote address during the commissioning ceremony for USS Arleigh Burke, Secretary of the Navy Henry Garrett, Ross Perot, and U.S. Senators from Virginia John Warner and Chuck Robb also present, July 4, 1991.[3]Arleigh Burke and wife sit behind Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney, who delivers the keynote address during the commissioning ceremony for USS Arleigh Burke, Secretary of the Navy Henry Garrett, Ross Perot, and U.S. Senators from Virginia John Warner and Chuck Robb also present, July 4, 1991.[3]USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51)USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51)

Awards 10

1977Presidential Medal of Freedom
1959Hubbard Medal
1957Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class
Navy Cross
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal

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Martin DempseyAlso won Navy Distinguished Service MedalRoy Chapman AndrewsAlso won Hubbard MedalJoseph BeyrleAlso won World War II Victory MedalTorcuato Fernández-MirandaAlso won Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badgeRichard Halsey BestAlso won Navy CrossJeremiah DentonAlso won Navy Distinguished Service Medal

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United States
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Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1996 · aged 94
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