David L. McDonald

David L. McDonald
Admiral David L. McDonald
Born(1906-09-12)September 12, 1906
Maysville, Georgia, US
DiedDecember 16, 1997(1997-12-16) (aged 91)
Jacksonville Beach, Florida, US
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1928–1967
RankAdmiral
CommandsChief of Naval Operations
United States Sixth Fleet
USS Coral Sea
USS Mindoro
Battles / warsWorld War II
Vietnam War
AwardsNavy 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.

Admiral David L. McDonald