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Arleigh Burke

United States Navy admiral and Navy Cross recipient

Arleigh Albert Burke (October 19, 1901–January 1, 1996) was an admiral of the United States Navy who distinguished himself during World War II and the Korean War, and who served as Chief of Naval Operations during the Eisenhower administration.

  • Arleigh Burke, taken while he was attending the U.S. Naval Academy.
    Arleigh Burke, taken while he was attending the U.S. Naval Academy.
  • Captain Arleigh A. Burke, Commander Destroyer Squadron 23 with other officers of the squadron, during operations in the Solomon Islands, circa 1943.
    Captain Arleigh A. Burke, Commander Destroyer Squadron 23 with other officers of the squadron, during operations in the Solomon Islands, circa 1943.
  • Arleigh Burke as commander of DesRon 23 on his flagship, USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570)
    Arleigh Burke as commander of DesRon 23 on his flagship, USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570)
  • Adm Mitscher and Captain Burke are received aboard the Enterprise
    Adm Mitscher and Captain Burke are received aboard the Enterprise
  • RAdm. Arleigh A. Burke 1951
    RAdm. Arleigh A. Burke 1951
  • The Joint Chiefs of Staff on 10 February 1960
    The Joint Chiefs of Staff on 10 February 1960


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