John Kime graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Class of 1957. From 1990 to 1994 he served as the 19th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Admiral in 1994.
Sponsored by:
John
William
Kime
February 18, 1934
–
September 14, 2006
Born:
Greensboro
,
North Carolina
Home:
Baltimore
,
Maryland
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral John William Kime, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Admiral John William Kime, United States Coast Guard, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Kime reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Coast Guard, and the Department of Defense.
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Coast GuardRank:
AdmiralAction Date:
May 31, 1990 – June 1, 1994
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral John William Kime, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from 31 May 1990 to 1 June 1994. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Kime culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.