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David L. McDonald
United States admiral / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
David Lamar McDonald (September 12, 1906 – December 16, 1997) was an admiral in the United States Navy, who served as the 17th Chief of Naval Operations from 1 August 1963 to 1 August 1967 during the Vietnam War era.
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David L. McDonald | |
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![]() Admiral David L. McDonald | |
Born | (1906-09-12)September 12, 1906 Maysville, Georgia, US |
Died | December 16, 1997(1997-12-16) (aged 91) Jacksonville Beach, Florida, US |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1928–1967 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Chief of Naval Operations United States Sixth Fleet USS Coral Sea USS Mindoro |
Battles/wars | World War II Vietnam War |
Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Navy Commendation Medal |
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