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Charles S. Minter Jr.

Charles S. Minter Jr.
Born(1915-01-23)January 23, 1915
Pocahontas, Virginia, U.S.
DiedApril 18, 2008(2008-04-18) (aged 93)
Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.
Allegiance United States
BranchUnited States Navy
RankVice admiral
CommandsSuperintendent of the United States Naval Academy, others below

Charles Stamps Minter Jr. (January 23, 1915 – April 18, 2008)[1] was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He was Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, from January 11, 1964, to June 12, 1965. Additional commands he held during his almost 40-year career in the Navy include that of USS Albemarle, USS Intrepid, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Logistics), Commander, Fleet Air Wing, Pacific, Commandant of Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy and Deputy Chairman of the NATO Military Committee. He retired in 1974 and died in 2008.[2] His wife of 67 years, Mary Margaret Skeehan Minter died 2 months later, on June 14, 2008.[3]

Military awards and decorations

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Gold star
Gold star
V
Gold star
Gold star
"A" Device
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Naval aviator insignia
1st Row Legion of Merit w/ two 316" Gold Stars Bronze Star Medal w/ Combat "V" and one 316" Gold Stars
2nd Row Navy Commendation Medal one 316" Gold Stars American Defense Service Medal w/ "A" Device American Campaign Medal
3rd Row European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal w/ three 316" bronze star World War II Victory Medal
4th Row China Service Medal Navy Occupation Service Medal National Defense Service Medal w/ one 316" bronze star
5th Row Korean Service Medal United Nations Service Medal Korea Philippine Liberation Medal

References

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  1. ^ "Minter, Charles Frederic", Benezit Dictionary of Artists, Oxford University Press, 2011-10-31, doi:10.1093/benz/9780199773787.article.b00123349, retrieved 2023-08-03
  2. ^ "Obituary: Charles S. Minter Jr. '37". Usna.com. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
  3. ^ "Obituary: Mary S. Minter, widow of Charles S. Min". Usna.com. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
Academic offices
Preceded by Superintendent of United States Naval Academy
1964–1965
Succeeded by