William Plackett was selected as a Chief Petty Officer just eleven years after joining the Navy, and Senior Chief just four years later. In 1982 he was appointed the sixth Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy.
Sponsored by:
William
H.
Plackett
April 4, 1937
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Born:
Paxton
,
Illinois
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy William H. Plackett, 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.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Master Chief Petty Officer of the NavyAction Date:
October 4, 1985 – September 9, 1988
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy William H. Plackett, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy from 4 October 1985 to 9 September 1988. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.