Ronald J. Kurth | |
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Born | [1] Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. | July 1, 1931
Died | April 10, 2020 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. | (aged 88)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1954–1990 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands | President of the Naval War College |
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Ronald James Kurth (July 1, 1931 – April 10, 2020) was a rear admiral of the United States Navy. His career included service in the Cold War and Vietnam War. A naval aviator and Russian area studies scholar fluent in the Russian language, he served on diplomatic posts in Moscow and on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations and was President of the Naval War College.