Richard L. Conolly

Richard L. Conolly
Admiral Conolly in London, England, c. February 1950
Nickname(s)"Close-in Conolly"
Born(1892-04-26)April 26, 1892
Waukegan, Illinois
DiedMarch 1, 1962(1962-03-01) (aged 69)
Jamaica Bay, New York City, New York
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1914–1953
RankUSN-USMC O10 insignia Admiral
CommandsNaval War College
United States Naval Forces Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean
United States Twelfth Fleet
Destroyer Squadron 6
Destroyer Division 7
USS Du Pont
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsNavy Cross
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (4)
Legion of Merit (2)
Other workPresident of Long Island University

Richard Lansing Conolly (April 26, 1892 – March 1, 1962) was a United States Navy admiral, who served during World War I and World War II.