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McCormick was born into a Navy family and graduated with
distinction from the Naval Academy in 1915. He became an expert in
logistics, becoming the
chief advisor to the Joint Chiefs of Staff on logistical planning. He
then commanded Battleship Division
3 during the Okinawa
campaign.
| 1895-8-12
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Born at Annapolis, Maryland |
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| 1915-6-4 |
Ensign |
Graduates fron Naval Academy. Assigned to BB
Wyoming |
| 1942-4 |
Captain |
War plans officer, Pacific
Fleet |
| 1944-6 |
Rear admiral |
Assistant Chief of Naval Operations for
Logistic Plans |
| 1945-4 |
Commander, Battleship
Division 3 |
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| 1948-12-8 |
Commander, 12
Naval District |
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| 1950-2-1 |
Vice admiral |
Vice Chief of Naval Operations |
| 1951-8 |
Admiral |
Commander, Atlantic Fleet |
| 1952-4-10 |
Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic |
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| 1954 |
President, Naval War College |
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| 1956-8-16 |
Dies at Newport |
References
Naval History and Heritage Command (accessed 2011-6-15)
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