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Elmo Zumwalt

United States Navy admiral (1920-2000) · United States · Died at 79

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Elmo Russell "Bud" Zumwalt Jr. was a United States Navy officer and the youngest person to serve as Chief of Naval Operations. As an admiral and later the 19th Chief of Naval Operations, Zumwalt played a major role in United States military history, especially during the Vietnam War.

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L-R Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Randall "Duke" Cunningham, William Driscoll, and CNO Zumwalt.L-R Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Randall "Duke" Cunningham, William Driscoll, and CNO Zumwalt.Zumwalt's casket being carried by pallbearers at his funeral in January 2000.Zumwalt's casket being carried by pallbearers at his funeral in January 2000.

Awards

Presidential Medal of Freedom1998
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Bronze Star Medal
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Commander of the Legion of Honour
World War II Victory Medal
Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

In common with Elmo

Michael E. FossumBoth received Distinguished Eagle Scout AwardJacob L. DeversBoth received World War II Victory MedalJohn KitzmillerBoth received World War II Victory MedalJohn EhrlichmanBoth received Distinguished Eagle Scout AwardWilliam Henry KeelerBoth received Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

About this person

Elmo Russell "Bud" Zumwalt Jr. was a United States Navy officer and the youngest person to serve as Chief of Naval Operations. As an admiral and later the 19th Chief of Naval Operations, Zumwalt played a major role in United States military history, especially during the Vietnam War. A decorated war veteran, Zumwalt reformed United States Navy personnel policies in an effort to improve enlisted life and ease racial tensions. After he retired from a 32-year navy career, he launched an unsuccessful campaign for the United States Senate.

Country
United States
Type
Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 2000 · aged 79

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