James A. Hirshfield | |
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| Born | July 30, 1902 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | May 16, 1993 (aged 90) Rancho Santa Fe, California, U.S.[1] |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Coast Guard |
| Years of service | 1924–1962 |
| Rank |  Vice admiral |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Convoy ON 166 |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
| Spouse(s) | Marjorie Prentis Hirshfield |
| Other work | Assistant Commandant of the Coast Guard, 1954–1962 |
Vice Admiral James Albert Hirshfield (July 30, 1902 – May 16, 1993) was the sixth Assistant Commandant (now called Vice Commandant) of the United States Coast Guard. During World War II he was the commanding officer of the USCGC Campbell (WPG-32) during a battle with German U-boats, earning the Navy Cross.
- ^ "Bulletin". 1993.