Dick H. Guinn
Dick Henry Guinn (March 27, 1918 – August 26, 1980) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of vice admiral. A Naval Academy graduate, he distinguished himself as pilot and flight leader of Fighter Squadron 94 during the sinking of Japanese cruiser Aoba in July 1945, for which he received the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat.
Dick Henry Guinn | |
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VADM Dick H. Guinn, USN | |
| Born | March 27, 1918 Palestine, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | August 26, 1980 (aged 62) Pensacola, Florida, U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1941–1972 |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Service number | 0-100304 |
| Commands held | Chief of Naval Personnel Carrier Division 4 USS Forrestal USS Rigel Carrier Air Group 6 Composite Squadron 3 |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Air Medal (2) |
He rose to the flag rank and commanded Bureau of Naval Personnel and Carrier Division 4. Guinn completed his career as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower and Naval Reserve) and Chief of Naval Personnel.
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