Elmo Zumwalt

Elmo Zumwalt
Elmo Zumwalt
	Zumwalt in August 1970
Nickname(s)	"Bud"
Born	November 29, 1920; San Francisco, California, US
Died	January 2, 2000 (aged 79); Durham, North Carolina, US
Buried	United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1942–1974
Rank	Admiral
Unit	USS Phelps; USS Robinson; USS Saufley; USS Zellars;
Commands	Chief of Naval Operations; Naval Forces Vietnam; Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla Seven; USS Dewey; USS Arnold J. Isbell; USS Tills;
Battles / wars	World War II Battle of Leyte Gulf; ; Korean War; Vietnam War;
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3); Legion of Merit (2); Bronze Star Medal with Valor device; Navy Commendation Medal with Valor device;
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.