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Richard L. Conolly
United States Navy admiral (1892–1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Lansing Conolly (April 26, 1892 – March 1, 1962) was a United States Navy admiral, who served during World War I and World War II.
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Richard L. Conolly | |
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![]() Admiral Conolly in London, England, c. February 1950 | |
Nickname(s) | "Close-in Conolly" |
Born | (1892-04-26)April 26, 1892 Waukegan, Illinois |
Died | March 1, 1962(1962-03-01) (aged 69) Jamaica Bay, New York City, New York |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1914–1953 |
Rank | ![]() |
Commands held | Naval War College United States Naval Forces Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean United States Twelfth Fleet Destroyer Squadron 6 Destroyer Division 7 USS Du Pont |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit (2) |
Other work | President of Long Island University |
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