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. | |
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Nickname | Bob |
Born | Manchester, New Hampshire | September 19, 1928
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1950–1985[1] |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Seventh Fleet U.S. Pacific Fleet U.S. Atlantic Command |
Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal French Legion of Honor Order of the Rising Sun |
References
change- ↑ "About Us - HT - DGA Bio - Foley". Usna.com. 1941-12-07. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
- ↑ 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.