Eugene Bennett Fluckey | |
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Nickname(s) | Lucky |
Born | Washington, D.C. | October 5, 1913
Died | June 28, 2007 Annapolis, Maryland | (aged 93)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1935–1972 |
Rank | Rear admiral |
Commands held |
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Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Navy Cross (4) Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) |
Other work | Orphanage Director, Portugal |
Eugene Bennett Fluckey (October 5, 1913 – June 28, 2007), nicknamed "Lucky Fluckey",[1] was a United States Navy rear admiral who received the Medal of Honor and four Navy Crosses during his service as a submarine commander in World War II.
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