William J. Flanagan Jr. | |
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Born | Jesup, Georgia, U.S. | March 27, 1943
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1967–1996 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | United States Atlantic Fleet USS Kidd (DDG-993) |
Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) |
Admiral William John Flanagan Jr. (born March 27, 1943) is a retired United States Navy four star admiral who served as Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet from 1994 to 1996.[1][2]