Adolph Dubs
Adolph Dubs (August 4, 1920 – February 14, 1979), also known as Spike Dubs, was an American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Afghanistan from May 13, 1978, until his death in 1979. He was killed during a rescue attempt after his kidnapping.
Adolph Dubs | |
|---|---|
| 10th United States Ambassador to Afghanistan | |
| In office July 12, 1978 – February 14, 1979 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Theodore L. Eliot Jr. |
| Succeeded by | J. Bruce Amstutz (as chargé d'affaires) Robert Finn (as Ambassador, 2002) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 4, 1920 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | February 14, 1979 (aged 58) Kabul, Democratic Republic of Afghanistan |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Spouses | Jane Wilson
(m. 1945; div. 1976)Mary Anne Parsons (m. 1976) |
| Children | 1 (adopted) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant commander |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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