Richard G. Shaffer
Navy admiral and dentist from the United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard Glenn Shaffer (27 July 1934 – 18 July 2012) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy and served as the 28th Chief of the United States Navy Dental Corps. He was the first Navy dentist to command a major military medical command.[1]
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Richard Glenn Shaffer | |
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Born | (1934-07-27)27 July 1934 Canton, Ohio |
Died | 18 July 2012(2012-07-18) (aged 77) |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1960-1989 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | United States Navy Dental Corps |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit(3) Meritorious Service Medal Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal |
Spouse(s) | Barbara Schneider Shaffer |
Other work | Secretary General, International College of Dentists |
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