James D. Watkins
Chief of U.S. Naval operations (1982–86), 6th U.S. Secretary of Energy (1989–93)
James David Watkins (March 7, 1927 – July 26, 2012) was an American politician. He was a United States Navy admiral and former Chief of Naval Operations.
James D. Watkins | |
|---|---|
 Watkins as Secretary of Energy 1989-1993 | |
| 6th United States Secretary of Energy | |
| In office March 1, 1989 – January 20, 1993 | |
| President | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | John Herrington |
| Succeeded by | Hazel O'Leary |
| Chief of Naval Operations | |
| In office June 30, 1982 – June 30, 1986 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Thomas Hayward |
| Succeeded by | Carlisle Trost |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James David Watkins March 7, 1927 Alhambra, California, U.S. |
| Died | July 26, 2012 (aged 85) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Sheila Jo McKinney Watkins (first wife; 1950 - 1996, her death) Janet McDonough Watkins |
| Children | Katherine Watkins Coopersmith Charlie Watkins Laura Jo Watkins Susan Watkins James David Watkins, Jr. Edward Francis Watkins |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy Naval Postgraduate School |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star (Valor)" Navy Commendation Medal Navy Expeditionary Medal China Service Medal WWII Victory Medal Navy Occupation Service Medal National Defense Service Medal (2) Vietnam Service Medal (5) United Nations Korea Medal Vietnam Campaign Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America
Years of Service: 1949-1986 |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Rank |  Admiral |
| Commands | Chief of Naval Operations |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
He served as the U.S. Secretary of Energy during the George H. W. Bush administration, also chairing U.S. government commissions on HIV/AIDS and ocean policy. Watkins also served on the boards of various companies and other nongovernmental organizations and as the co-chair of the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative.
Watkins died of congestive heart failure on July 26, 2012 in Alexandria, Virginia at the age of 85.[1][2]
References
change- ↑ Valerie J. Nelson (July 29, 2012). "James D. Watkins dies at 85; retired admiral led AIDS, ocean panels". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
- ↑ "Former CNO Admiral James Watkins Passes Away". U.S. Navy. 2012-07-27. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2015-10-01.
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