Arthur S. Moreau Jr.


Arthur S. Moreau Jr.
Arthur S. Moreau Jr.
Born(1931-06-03)June 3, 1931
Mount Rainier, Maryland, United States
DiedDecember 8, 1986(1986-12-08) (aged 55)
Naples, Italy
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1953–1986
Rank Admiral
CommandsAllied Forces Southern Europe
United States Naval Forces Europe
U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay
Battles / warsVietnam War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy (BS)

Arthur Stanley Moreau Jr. (June 3, 1931 – December 8, 1986) was a United States Navy four-star admiral who served as commander-in-chief, United States Naval Forces Europe and commander-in-chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe from 1985 until his death in 1986.[1][2]

  1. ^ Adm. Arthur S. Moreau Jr. Dies; Led U.S. Naval Force in Europe, Los Angeles Times, December 14, 1986.
  2. ^ Associated Press, Adm. Arthur Moreau Is Dead; NATO Chief in South Europe, December 9, 1986.