Bernard A. Clarey
Bernard Ambrose Clarey (May 4, 1912 – June 15, 1996), nicknamed "Chick", was an admiral of the United States Navy. A submarine commander during World War II, he served during the late 1960s as Vice Chief of Naval Operations and in the early 1970s as Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
Bernard Ambrose Clarey | |
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Admiral Bernard A. Clarey | |
| Nickname(s) | Chick |
| Born | May 4, 1912 Oskaloosa, Iowa, US |
| Died | June 15, 1996 (aged 84) Honolulu, Hawaii, US |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1934–1973 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | U.S. Pacific Fleet |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Navy Cross (3) Distinguished Service Medal (5) Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star |
| Other work | Bank of Hawaii, President |
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