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Robert Coontz graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1885. From November 1, 1919 to July 21, 1923, Admiral Coontz served as the Navy’s 2d Chief of Naval Operations.

Awards Received

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Division:

    13th Naval District

    Action Date:

    World War I

    Authority: Navy Book of Distinguished Service (Stringer)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral Robert Edward Coontz, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commandant of the Thirteenth Naval District and Commandant of the Bremerton Navy Yard, and also for a time while acting as assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations, during World War I.