Sylvester R. Foley Jr.

American admiral (1928-2019)

Sylvester Robert "Bob" Foley Jr. (born September 19, 1928) is a retired four star admiral in the United States Navy. He was Commander in Chief Pacific from 1982 to 1985. He was born in Manchester, New Hampshire.[2]

Sylvester R. Foley Jr.
NicknameBob
Born (1928-09-19) September 19, 1928 (age 96)
Manchester, New Hampshire
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1950–1985[1]
Rank Admiral
Commands heldSeventh Fleet
U.S. Pacific Fleet
U.S. Atlantic Command
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
French Legion of Honor
Order of the Rising Sun

References

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  1. "About Us - HT - DGA Bio - Foley". Usna.com. 1941-12-07. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
  2. Navy, United States (1982). Recommissioning USS New Jersey (BB-62), 28 December 1982, Long Beach Naval ... - United States. Navy Dept - Google Books. Retrieved 2012-08-03 – via Google Books.