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William Halsey

Date of Birth: October 30, 1882 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: August 16, 1959 Biography William Frederick Halsey Jr., commonly referred to as “Bull” Halsey, was a prominent American naval officer who served with distinction during World War II. Born into a naval family,…

William H. McRaven

Date of Birth: November 6, 1955 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Biography Admiral William Harry McRaven is a retired United States Navy four-star admiral who served as the ninth commander of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) from August 8, 2011, to August 28, 2014. He…
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Wilhelm Canaris

Date of Birth: January 1, 1887 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Date of Death: April 9, 1945 Biography Wilhelm Franz Canaris was a high-ranking German naval officer and head of the Abwehr, the military intelligence service, during World War II. Born on January 1, 1887, in Aplerbeck,…
FamousPeopleFacts - Vijay Shankar

Vijay Shankar

Date of Birth: March 5, 1955 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Biography Admiral Vijay Shankar, born in India, is a distinguished officer of the Indian Navy who has made significant contributions to the maritime defense sector. Rising through the ranks with exemplary service, Admiral Shankar has held…

Michael Mullen

Date of Birth: October 4, 1946 Zodiac Sign: Libra Date of Death: *Date of Death not applicable* Biography Admiral Michael Glenn Mullen is a retired United States Navy admiral who served as the 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from October 1, 2007,…

James D. Watkins

Date of Birth: March 7, 1927 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Date of Death: July 26, 2012 Biography Admiral James D. Watkins was a distinguished officer in the United States Navy and a prominent figure in public service. Born into a military family, Watkins dedicated his life…
FamousPeopleFacts - James A. Winnefeld, Jr.

James A. Winnefeld, Jr.

Date of Birth: April 24, 1956 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Biography Admiral James A. Winnefeld, Jr., is a retired United States Navy admiral who served as the ninth Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2011 to 2015. Born into a military family, Winnefeld…
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Isoroku Yamamoto

Date of Birth: April 4, 1884 Zodiac Sign: Aries Date of Death: April 18, 1943 Biography Isoroku Yamamoto was a prominent Japanese naval officer and the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet during World War II. He was born as Isoroku Takano but later took the…
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Hyman Rickover

Date of Birth: January 27, 1900 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Date of Death: July 8, 1986 Biography Hyman George Rickover, born on January 27, 1900, in Maków Mazowiecki, Poland, was a highly influential admiral in the United States Navy. Often referred to as the “Father of…

Horatio Nelson

Date of Birth: 29 September 1758 Zodiac Sign: Unknown Date of Death: 21 October 1805 Biography Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronté (29 September 1758 – 21 October 1805), was a British flag officer in the Royal Navy known for his inspirational…