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Howard E. Greer

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For American fashion designer, see Howard Greer.
Howard E. Greer
Born(1921-05-01)May 1, 1921
Tyler, Texas, United States
DiedNovember 22, 2015(2015-11-22) (aged 94)
Coral Gables, Florida, United States
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1943–1978
RankVice admiral

Howard Earl Greer (May 1, 1921 – November 22, 2015) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He is a former commander of the USS Hancock (CV-19), chief of staff of Naval Air Force Pacific, commander Naval Air Reserve Force, and Commander, Naval Air Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet.[1] His awards include 2 Distinguished Service Medals, 4 Legions of Merit, the Navy Commendation Medal, Pacific Theater WW II Ribbon with 9 Battle Stars and the Vietnamese Distinguished Service Award. He died in 2015.[2]

References

  1. ^ http://www.epnaao.com/BIOS_files/REGULARS/Greer-%20Howard%20E.pdf
  2. ^ http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Howard-Greer&lc=9716&pid=176610630&uuid=1d27f566-2c57-4c93-82a1-38881759d89b
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