Vincent P. de Poix, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Recipient of the Purple Heart medal
Date of Birth: 13-Aug-1916
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Death: 03-Feb-2015
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Vincent P. de Poix
- Vincent Paul de Poix (August 13, 1916 – February 3, 2015) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy.
- He began his career as a naval aviator and fighting in World War II aboard USS Enterprise (CV-6).
- A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he became the first captain of the newly commissioned USS Enterprise (CVN-65) in November 1961.
- He later participated in the Vietnam War, and commanded the United States Second Fleet.
- He was Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency from August 1972 to September 1974.
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