David L. McDonald

David L. McDonald
Admiral David L. McDonald
Born	(1906-09-12)September 12, 1906 Maysville, Georgia, US
Died	December 16, 1997(1997-12-16) (aged 91) Jacksonville Beach, Florida, US
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1928–1967
Rank	Admiral
Commands held	Chief of Naval Operations United States Sixth Fleet USS Coral Sea USS Mindoro
Battles/wars	World War II Vietnam War
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Navy Commendation Medal

David Lamar McDonald (September 12, 1906 – December 16, 1997) was an admiral in the United States Navy, who served as the 17th Chief of Naval Operations from 1 August 1963 to 1 August 1967 during the Vietnam War era.