Robert Carney
Robert Bostwick Carney (March 26, 1895 – June 25, 1990) was an admiral in the United States Navy who served as commander-in-chief of the NATO forces in Southern Europe (1951–1953) and then as Chief of Naval Operations (1953–1954) during the Eisenhower administration.
Read more about Robert Carney: Early Years, Between Wars, World War II, Post War, Awards Received By Admiral Carney, Legacy
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