Robert E. Adamson | |
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| Birth name | Robert Edward Adamson Jr. |
| Nickname(s) | "Rojo" [1][2] |
| Born | December 28, 1920 [3] Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | July 30, 2004 (aged 83) [3] Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1943–1977 [2] |
| Rank |  Vice admiral[3][1] |
| Commands | USS Naifeh Reserve Escort Squadron 12 USS Wiltsie (DD-716) USS Mullany (DD-528) Destroyer Division 152 USS Galveston (CL-93) Task Force 86 Naval Support Activity Danang Naval Support Activity Saigon South Atlantic Force SURFLANT [3][2] |
| Battles / wars | World War II • Battle of Eniwetok • Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign • Battle of Tarawa • Battle of the Philippine Sea Korean War Vietnam War[3] |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy (1944) Naval Postgraduate School[3] |
| Spouse(s) | Carolyn "Lyn" Axberg (m. 1945)[2][1] |
| Children | CDR Robert E. Adamson III (son)[2][1] |
| Relations | LCDR Royal P. Gordon IV (grandson)[1] LT Robert A. Gordon (grandson)[1] |
Robert Edward Adamson Jr. (December 28, 1920 – July 30, 2004) was a decorated commander in the United States Navy who served during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, and reached the rank of vice admiral.[3][2]
- ^ a b c d e f "Carolyn Axberg 'Lyn' Adamson". Newport News, Virginia. Daily Press. 24 Jul 2014. p. 7. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f "Vice Admiral Robert Edward Adamson, Jr". Coronado, California. Coronado Eagle & Journal. 10 September 2004. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Robert Edward Adamson, Jr". NHHC. Retrieved 13 Jan 2020.