David L. McDonald | |
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Born | Maysville, Georgia, US | September 12, 1906
Died | December 16, 1997 Jacksonville Beach, Florida, US | (aged 91)
Service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1928–1967 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | Chief of Naval Operations United States Sixth Fleet USS Coral Sea USS Mindoro |
Battles / wars | World War II Vietnam War |
Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Navy Commendation Medal |
David Lamar McDonald (September 12, 1906 – December 16, 1997) was an admiral in the United States Navy, who served as the 17th Chief of Naval Operations from 1 August 1963 to 1 August 1967 during the Vietnam War era.