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James Henry Doyle | |
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| Born | August 22, 1897 Jamaica, Queens |
| Died | February 1, 1981 (aged 83) Oakland, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1919–1953 |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Amphibious Force, South Pacific USS Pasadena Amphibious Group 1 |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
| Relations | VADM James H. Doyle Jr. (son) |
James Henry Doyle (August 22, 1897 – February 1, 1981) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. During the Korean War, he commanded the U.S. Navy, Marine, and Army forces of Amphibious Group 1, and was personally responsible for the execution of the amphibious phase of the Battle of Inchon in 1950. Admiral Doyle’s naval attack force put 13,000 Marines ashore on a coastline, together with all their heavy weapons and equipment. USS Doyle was named in his honor.
His son, James H. Doyle, Jr., was also a vice admiral.[1]
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