James Fife Jr.
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For the 18th-century pirate, see James Fife.
Admiral James Fife Jr. (January 22, 1897 – November 1, 1975) was a United States Navy admiral who was promoted to four-star rank after retirement as a "tombstone admiral".
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James Fife Jr. | |
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Born | (1897-01-22)January 22, 1897 Reno, Nevada, US |
Died | November 1, 1975(1975-11-01) (aged 78) Stonington, Connecticut, US |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1918–1955 |
Rank | Admiral |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Other work | Director, Mystic Seaport |
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