Elmo Zumwalt

Elmo Zumwalt
Zumwalt in August 1970
Nickname(s)"Bud"
Born(1920-11-29)November 29, 1920
San Francisco, California, US
DiedJanuary 2, 2000(2000-01-02) (aged 79)
Durham, North Carolina, US
Buried
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1942–1974
RankAdmiral
Unit
Commands
Battles / wars
Awards
Spouse(s)
  • Jane Carey
    (m. 1942; div. 1944)
  • Mouza Coutelais-du-Roche
    (m. 1945⁠–⁠2000)

Elmo Russell "Bud" Zumwalt Jr. (November 29, 1920 – January 2, 2000) was a United States Navy officer and the youngest person to serve as Chief of Naval Operations. As an admiral and later the 19th Chief of Naval Operations, Zumwalt played a major role in United States military history, especially during the Vietnam War. A decorated war veteran, Zumwalt reformed United States Navy personnel policies in an effort to improve enlisted life and ease racial tensions. After he retired from a 32-year navy career, he launched an unsuccessful campaign for the United States Senate.