Alfred J. Whittle Jr.

Alfred James Whittle Jr. (February 23, 1924 – May 18, 1993) was an admiral in the United States Navy.

Alfred J. Whittle Jr.
Born	(1924-02-23)February 23, 1924 Mount Vernon, New York
Died	May 18, 1993(1993-05-18) (aged 69) Arlington, Virginia
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1945–1981
Rank	Admiral
Commands	Office of Naval Material

Whittle graduated from the United States Naval Academy in June 1945. His first assignment was on USS Harry E. Hubbard (DD-748). Transitioning to submarines, he commanded USS Sterlet (SS-392), USS Seawolf (SSN-575) and USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619). He was Chief of Naval Material from 1978 to 1981. Awards and decorations he received include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit and Meritorious Service Medal.

He died of cancer in 1993.^[1][2]