Vincent P. de Poix
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Vincent Paul de Poix (August 13, 1916 – February 3, 2015) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He began his career as a naval aviator and fighting in World War II aboard USS Enterprise (CV-6). A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he became the first captain of the newly commissioned USS Enterprise (CVN-65) in November 1961.[1] He later participated in the Vietnam War, and commanded the United States Second Fleet.[2] He was Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency from August 1972 to September 1974.[3]
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Vincent P. de Poix | |
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Born | August 13, 1916 Los Angeles County, California, U.S. |
Died | February 3, 2015(2015-02-03) (aged 98) Oregon, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1939–1974 |
Rank | Vice admiral |
Commands held | Commanding Officer, Fighter Squadron 172;
Commanding Officer, Air Development Squadron Four; Commanding Officer, USS Albemarle; Commanding Officer, USS Enterprise (CVN-65); Commander, Carrier Division 7; Commander, Second Fleet; Director, Defense Intelligence Agency |
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