U. S. Grant Sharp Jr. | |
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 Ulysses S. Grant Sharp Jr. | |
| Birth name | Ulysses Simpson Grant Sharp Jr. |
| Nickname(s) | Oley |
| Born | April 2, 1906 Chinook, Montana |
| Died | December 12, 2001 (aged 95) San Diego, California |
| Buried | Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1927–1968 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | United States Pacific Command United States Pacific Fleet United States First Fleet USS Boyd |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Bronze Star Medal (2) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3) with Combat V |
Ulysses Simpson Grant Sharp Jr. (April 2, 1906 – December 12, 2001) was a United States Navy four star admiral who served as Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT) from 1963 to 1964; and Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Command (CINCPAC) from 1964 to 1968. He was PACOM commander during the Gulf of Tonkin Incident. Sharp was related to Ulysses S. Grant, who married Sharp's great-aunt.[1][2]
- ^ U.S. Oliver, Myrna. Grant Sharp, 95; Admiral, Vocal Critic of Vietnam Strategy Los Angeles Times, December 17, 2001.
- ^ Christopher Marquis. Ulysses S. Grant Sharp Jr., Vietnam War Admiral, 95 New York Times obituary, December 18, 2001
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