U. S. Grant Sharp Jr. | |
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 Ulysses S. Grant Sharp Jr. | |
| Birth name | Ulysses Simpson Grant Sharp Jr. |
| Nickname(s) | Oley |
| Born | April 2, 1906 Chinook, Montana |
| Died | December 12, 2001 (aged 95) San Diego, California |
| Buried | Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1927–1968 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | United States Pacific Command United States Pacific Fleet United States First Fleet USS Boyd |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Bronze Star Medal (2) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3) with Combat V |
Ulysses Simpson Grant Sharp Jr. (April 2, 1906 – December 12, 2001) was a four-star admiral of the United States Navy who served as Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT) from 1963 to 1964; and Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Command (CINCPAC) from 1964 to 1968. He was the serving CINCPAC during the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, the event which largely precipitated the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War. Sharp was related to and namesake of Ulysses S. Grant, who married Sharp's great-aunt.[1][2]
- ^ U.S. Oliver, Myrna. Grant Sharp, 95; Admiral, Vocal Critic of Vietnam Strategy Los Angeles Times, December 17, 2001.
- ^ Christopher Marquis. Ulysses S. Grant Sharp Jr., Vietnam War Admiral, 95 New York Times obituary, December 18, 2001