Allegiance United States Role Jr. | Name Alfred Whittle, Years of service 1945–1981 Rank Admiral | |
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Born February 23, 1924
Mount Vernon, New York ( 1924-02-23 ) Commands held Office of Naval Material Died May 18, 1993, Arlington County, Arlington, Virginia, United States | ||
Service/branch United States Navy | ||
Alfred James Whittle, Jr. (February 23, 1924 – May 18, 1993) was an admiral in the United States Navy.
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.
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