Lawrence Heyworth Jr.
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This article is about the US naval officer. For the UK Member of Parliament, see Lawrence Heyworth (MP).
Lawrence Heyworth Jr. (February 10, 1921 – May 4, 2003) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy. He was superintendent of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, from June 22 to July 20, 1968.[1] He was a 1943 graduate of the Naval Academy. He was one of the 32 finalists for NASA Astronaut Group 1 in 1959, but ultimately was not selected.[2] His grandson is Lieutenant Commander Lawrence Heyworth IV, who served as commanding officer of USS Sentry from December 2015 to April 2017.[3]
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Lawrence Heyworth Jr. | |
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Born | (1921-02-10)February 10, 1921 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | May 4, 2003(2003-05-04) (aged 82) Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1942–1973 |
Rank | Rear admiral |
Commands held | Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit Navy and Marine Corps Medal Bronze Star Medal (2) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal |
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