Lillian E. Fishburne
U.S. Navy admiral (born 1949) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lillian Elaine Fishburne (born March 25, 1949) was the first African-American female to hold the rank of Rear Admiral (RDML) in the United States Navy. She was appointed to the rank of Rear Admiral (Lower Half) by President of the United States Bill Clinton and was officially promoted on February 1, 1998. Fishburne retired from the Navy in February 2001.
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Lillian Elaine Fishburne | |
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Born | (1949-03-25) March 25, 1949 (age 75) Patuxent River, Maryland, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1973ā2001 |
Rank | Rear admiral (lower half) |
Commands held | Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal (2) Navy Commendation Medal (2) Navy Achievement Medal |
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