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Kenneth Carr graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1949. He retired as a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Vice Admiral

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Vice Admiral Kenneth Monroe Carr, United States Navy, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Carr reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Vice Admiral

    Action Date:

    June 1977 – May 1980

    Board Serial 466 (May 30, 1980)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Admiral Kenneth Monroe Carr (NSN: 0-3818282), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet from June 1977 through May 1980. During this period, Vice Admiral Carr maintained his forces at maximum readiness to ensure the strategic deterrent posture of the United States. He planned for and supervised the conduct of complex and important independent submarine operations of significance to national security and was responsible for the successful completion of 260 Fleet Ballistic Missile submarine patrols. Vice Admiral Carr’s inspirational leadership was responsible for exceptional achievement in the areas of personnel retention, operational performance, and financial and material management. His personal involvement and direction were inspirational examples for all echelons of the Force to emulate. Vice Admiral Carr’s distinctive accomplishments, forcefulness, and unrelenting devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Vice Admiral

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Admiral Kenneth Monroe Carr, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Carr reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Vice Admiral

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Admiral Kenneth Monroe Carr, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Carr reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Flasher (SSN-613)

    Action Date:

    Spring 1967

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Commander Kenneth Monroe Carr (NSN: 0-3818282), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. FLASHER (SSN-613) during the spring of 1967. Through the application of competent, resourceful, imaginative and aggressive leadership, and by demonstrating sound judgment and an exceptional degree of professional ability, Commander Carr directed his ship to the successful completion of a complex mission of extraordinary value to the Government of the United States. Commander Carr’s inspirational leadership, outstanding professional skill, keen judgment, aggressiveness, determination, and exemplary dedication and devotion to duty, were directly responsible for the success of this mission. Commander Carr’s inspiring and tireless devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Vice Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Kenneth Monroe Carr (NSN: 0-3818282), United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.