Powell Frederick Carter Jr. (June 3, 1931 – June 28, 2017) was a United States Navy four star admiral who served as Director of the Joint Staff 1985–1987,[1] United States Military Representative, NATO Military Committee (USMILREP) from 1987 to 1988;[citation needed] and as Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANTFLT) from 1988 to 1991.[2] He died at the age of 86 in 2017.[3]
Powell F. Carter Jr. | |
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_Admiral_(ADM)_Powell_F._Carter_Jr._(covered).jpg) Admiral Powell F. Carter Jr. | |
| Born | June 3, 1931 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 28, 2017 (aged 86) Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1955–1991 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | US Atlantic Fleet |
| Battles / wars | Korean War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (7) |
Notes
edit- ^ DOD Key Officials 1984–2004 Archived 2013-02-22 at the Wayback Machine, Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 2004. Accessed online 2010-02-03.
- ^ He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1955. A Brief History Of The U.S. Fleet Forces Command Archived 2008-10-23 at the Wayback Machine, Fleet Forces Command, U.S. Navy. Accessed online 2010-02-03.
- ^ "In Memoriam: Admiral Powell F. Carter, Jr. | The Sextant". usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil. Archived from the original on 2017-07-16.
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