Charles Cochran Kirkpatrick
Charles Cochran Kirkpatrick (June 20, 1907 – March 12, 1988) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy who was Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland from August 18, 1962 to January 11, 1964. He also held commands of Chief of Staff, U.S. Taiwan Defense Command from 1956 to 1957, Chief of Information for the United States Navy from 1957 to 1960, and Commander Training Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet from 1961 to 1962). Kirkpatrick was due for promotion to vice admiral in 1964, but a heart attack forced him into retirement.
Charles Cochran Kirkpatrick | |
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| Born | June 20, 1907 San Angelo, Texas, US |
| Died | March 12, 1988 (aged 80) Kerrville, Texas, US |
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| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1926–1964 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
| Commands held | Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, others below |
| Awards | Navy Cross (3) |
| Spouse(s) | Lalla Branch Kirkpatrick |
He died in 1988 in Kerrville, Texas.
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| Preceded by John F. Davidson |
Superintendent of United States Naval Academy 1962–1964 |
Succeeded by Charles S. Minter Jr. |
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