Ellis Perry graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Class of 1941. From 1974 to 1978 he served as the 12th Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral in 1978.
Sponsored by:
Ellis
Lee
Perry
September 29, 1919
–
March 2, 2002
Born:
Lawrenceburg
,
Tennessee
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Coast GuardRank:
Vice AdmiralAction Date:
April 1971 – June 1973
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Ellis L. Perry, 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, culminating as Chief of Staff of the Coast Guard from April 1971 to June 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Perry 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.
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Ellis Lee Perry, 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 Vice Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from 1974 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Perry 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.