Alfred J. Whittle, Jr.

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 held Office of Naval Material

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.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Alfred Whittle, 69; Admiral Built Career Around Submarines". The New York Times. 22 May 1993. Retrieved 2012-03-09.
  2. ↑ "Biography Alfred J. Whittle, Jr. Admiral U. S. Navy" (pdf). Helicopter Foundation International Historical Archive. Retrieved 2012-09-14.


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