J. D. Williams (admiral)

J. D. Williams
Williams as a Rear Admiral in 1987
Born (1935-10-23) October 23, 1935 (age 89)
Lumberton, North Carolina, U.S.
Allegiance United States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
RankVice admiral
CommandsUnited States Sixth Fleet

James Dale Williams (born October 23, 1935) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He is a former commander of the United States Sixth Fleet (from August 1988 – November 1990), Commander of NATO Striking Force in Southern Europe, Commander of the Navy Recruiting Command, and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Naval Warfare. He is a 1958 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.[1][2]

  1. ^ "James D. Williams :: Cape Fearians Collection". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-09-26.
  2. ^ "Biography of Vice Admiral J.D. Williams" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04.