Austin K. Doyle | |
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| Born | 7 November 1898 Port Richmond, Staten Island |
| Died | 12 July 1970 (aged 71) Pensacola, Florida |
| Buried | Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Florida |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  U.S. Navy |
| Years of service | 1916–1958 |
| Rank | Admiral |
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| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross (2) Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) |
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Austin Kelvin Doyle (7 November 1898 – 12 July 1970) was an American naval officer, admiral, chief of United States Taiwan Defense Command and Naval Air Training Command.[1] During World War II, he served as United States Navy captain of the escort carrier USS Nassau and the fleet carrier USS Hornet, earning the Navy Cross twice. After serving in the US Navy for forty years, Doyle retired in 1958. He also served as a rear admiral.[2][3]
- ^ Coletta, Paolo Enrico (27 March 1981). The United States Navy and Defense Unification, 1947-1953. University of Delaware Press. ISBN 9780874131260 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Adm. Austin Doyle, Held Taiwan Post". The New York Times. 14 July 1970.
- ^ Coletta, Paolo Enrico (1981). The United States Navy and Defense Unification, 1947-1953. University of Delaware Press. ISBN 978-0-87413-126-0.