Alexander G. B. Grosvenor
U.S. Navy pilot, carrier officer, and yachtsman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alexander Graham Bell Grosvenor (December 7, 1927 – April 7, 1978) was a United States Navy pilot, carrier officer, and avid yachtsman credited with promoting the resurgence of sailing at the United States Naval Academy.[1][2] He was a great-grandson of the inventor, Alexander Graham Bell, and brother of Gilbert M. Grosvenor, former Chairman of the National Geographic Society.
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Alexander G. B. Grosvenor | |
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Born | (1927-12-07)December 7, 1927 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Died | April 7, 1978(1978-04-07) (aged 50) Annapolis, Maryland, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1945–1978 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
Spouse(s) | Marcia Bramen Grosvenor |
Other work | Naval War College |
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