Charles A. Lockwood | |
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.jpg) Charles A. Lockwood | |
| Birth name | Charles Andrews Lockwood |
| Nickname(s) | "Uncle Charlie" |
| Born | May 6, 1890 Midland, Virginia, US |
| Died | June 6, 1967 (aged 77) |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1912–1947 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Commander, Submarines, Pacific Fleet Commander, Submarines, Southwest Pacific Area Submarine Division 1 USS B-1 (SS-10) USS Adder (SS-3) |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit |
Charles Andrews Lockwood (May 6, 1890 – June 6, 1967) was a vice-admiral and flag officer of the United States Navy. He is known in submarine history as the commander of Submarine Force Pacific Fleet during World War II. He devised tactics for the effective use of submarines, making the members and elements of "silent service" key players in the Pacific victory.