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Robert L. Ghormley

United States Navy admiral (1883-1958) · United States · Died at 74

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Vice Admiral Robert Lee Ghormley was an admiral in the United States Navy who served as commander, South Pacific Area during World War II.

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Naval Academy Classmates, now admirals, in Pacific in November 1943: Calhoun, Towers, Ghormley and Fitch.Naval Academy Classmates, now admirals, in Pacific in November 1943: Calhoun, Towers, Ghormley and Fitch.Ghormley during an inspection of the fire equipment at Manana Naval Barracks, Hawaii, August 1944.Ghormley during an inspection of the fire equipment at Manana Naval Barracks, Hawaii, August 1944.

Awards

Distinguished Service Medal
Inter-Allied Victory Medals

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About this person

Vice Admiral Robert Lee Ghormley was an admiral in the United States Navy who served as commander, South Pacific Area during World War II. Ghormley was long considered to be an ineffective leader-overly cautious, pessimistic, and even defeatist-but recent scholarship has argued that while he may not have been an inspiring leader, he performed well enough under difficult circumstances.

Country
United States
Type
Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1883 to 1958 · aged 74

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