Alfred J. Whittle Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Alfred J. Whittle Jr.

U.S. Navy admiral

Date of Birth: 23-Feb-1924

Place of Birth: Mount Vernon, New York, United States

Date of Death: 18-May-1993

Profession: military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Alfred J. Whittle Jr.

  • Alfred James Whittle Jr.
  • (February 23, 1924 – May 18, 1993) was an admiral in the United States Navy. Whittle graduated from the United States Naval Academy in June 1945.
  • His first assignment was on USS Harry E.
  • Hubbard (DD-748).
  • Transitioning to submarines, he commanded USS Sterlet (SS-392), USS Seawolf (SSN-575) and USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619).
  • He was Chief of Naval Material from 1978 to 1981.
  • Awards and decorations he received include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit and Meritorious Service Medal. He died of cancer in 1993.

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