Arleigh Burke
Admiral
Arleigh Albert Burke was an admiral of the United States Navy who distinguished himself during World War II and the Korean War, and who served as Chief of Naval Operations during the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations. Wikipedia
Born: October 19, 1901, Boulder, CO
Died: January 1, 1996 (age 94 years), Bethesda, MD
Awards: Navy Cross, Legion of Merit, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, and more
Books: Best of Admiral Burke
Parents: Clara Mokler and Oscar Burke
Alma mater: US Naval Academy (1923) University of Michigan (MS/1931)