James H. Doyle

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James Henry Doyle
Born	(1897-08-22)August 22, 1897 Jamaica, Queens
Died	February 1, 1981(1981-02-01) (aged 83) Oakland, California
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1919–1953
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands held	Amphibious Force, South Pacific USS Pasadena Amphibious Group 1
Battles/wars	World War I World War II Guadalcanal Campaign Solomon Islands campaign Philippines Campaign Korean War Battle of Inchon
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal
Relations	VADM James H. Doyle Jr. (son)

James Henry Doyle (August 22, 1897 – February 1, 1981) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. During the Korean War, he commanded the U.S. Navy, Marine, and Army forces of Amphibious Group 1, and was personally responsible for the execution of the amphibious phase of the Battle of Inchon in 1950. Admiral Doyle’s naval attack force put 13,000 Marines ashore on a coastline, together with all their heavy weapons and equipment. USS Doyle was named in his honor.

His son, James H. Doyle, Jr., was also a vice admiral.^[1]