Harold E. Shear, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American Admiral
Date of Birth: 06-Dec-1918
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
Date of Death: 01-Feb-1999
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Harold E. Shear
- Harold Edson Shear (December 6, 1918 – February 1, 1999) was an admiral in the United States Navy. Born in New York City, Shear graduated from the United States Naval Academy soon after December 7, 1941; (oral history, per Mrs.
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- Shear, Naples, Italy, 1977-1980.) During World War II, he served on the USS Sawfish, earning a Silver StarAs a full admiral, Shear held the commands of Commander in Chief, U.S.
- Naval Forces Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR), 1974–1975, Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), 1975–1977, Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCSOUTH), July 18, 1977 to 1980.
- Retiring at the age of 62 in May 1980, he later became the administrator of the United States Maritime Administration.He died after a long illness in 1999.
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