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Powell F. Carter Jr.
Admiral Powell F. Carter Jr.
Born(1931-06-03)June 3, 1931
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedJune 28, 2017(2017-06-28) (aged 86)
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1955–1991
RankAdmiral
CommandsUS Atlantic Fleet
Battles / warsKorean War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (7)

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, United States Military Representative, NATO Military Committee (USMILREP) from 1987 to 1988; and as Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANTFLT) from 1988 to 1991. He died at the age of 86 in 2017.

Notes

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. "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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