Charles D. Griffin
Admiral Charles Donald Griffin (January 12, 1906 – June 26, 1996) was a four-star admiral in the United States Navy who served as commander in chief of United States Naval Forces Europe from 1963 to 1965 and as commander in chief of Allied Forces Southern Europe from 1965 to 1968.
Charles D. Griffin | |
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Admiral Charles D. Griffin, commander in chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe, 1965–1968. | |
| Nickname(s) | Don |
| Born | January 12, 1906 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 26, 1996 (aged 90) Melvin Village, New Hampshire |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1927–1968 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | United States Naval Forces Europe Allied Forces Southern Europe United States Seventh Fleet Carrier Division 4 USS Oriskany (CVA-34) USS Croatan (CVE-25) Carrier Air Group 9 |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Bronze Star Medal |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
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