Robert Carney

American admiral (1895-1990) · United States · On the map · Died at 95

Robert Bostwick Carney was an admiral in the United States Navy who served as commander-in-chief of the NATO forces in Southern Europe (1951-1953) and then as Chief of Naval Operations (1953-1954) during the Eisenhower administration. He was the father in law of Joseph K. Taussig Jr.

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Official portrait of Admiral Robert Carney as Chief of Naval Operations

Awards

Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge1955

Navy Distinguished Service Medal

Bronze Star Medal

Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

Navy Cross

World War I Victory Medal (United States)

World War II Victory Medal

Order of the British Empire

American Defense Service Medal

American Campaign Medal

National Defense Service Medal

About this person

Country

United States

Type

Other

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1895 to 1990 · aged 95