Alan Goodrich Kirk
Former United States Ambassador to Belgium
Alan Goodrich Kirk was a United States Navy admiral during World War II who most notably served as the senior naval commander during the Normandy landings. After the war he embarked on a diplomatic career serving as US ambassador to Belgium, the... Wikipedia
Born: October 30, 1888, Philadelphia, PA
Died: October 15, 1963 (age 74 years)
Partner: Lydia Kirk
Awards: Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Previous offices: Ambassador of the United States to the People's Republic of China (1962–1963) and United States Ambassador to Belgium (1946–1949)
Education: United States Naval Academy
Rank: Admiral