Harold Gehman graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1965 and was commission in the Navy from the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. During the Vietnam War he served as Officer-in-Charge of a Swift Boat, and later of a detachment of six Swift Boats. He served as the 29th Vice Chief of Naval Operations from September 1996 to 1997, and retires as a U.S. Navy Admiral.
Sponsored by:
Harold
W.
Gehman
, Jr.
October 15, 1942
–
Born:
Norfolk
,
Virginia
Home:
,
Pennsylvania
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Harold W. Gehman, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Harold W. Gehman, Jr., 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.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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 Admiral Harold W. Gehman, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal 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 Admiral Gehman reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Harold W. Gehman, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Harold W. Gehman, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.