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James
L.
Herdt
February 12, 1947

–

Born:

Casper

, 

Wyoming

Home:

Casper

, 

Wyoming

James Herdt joined the Navy in 1966, but left active duty in 1974, enlisting in the Naval Reserve while attending Kansas State University. Returning to active duty in 1976, he served as a Naval Reserve Recruiter in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and in 1978 rejoined the regular Navy. In 1998 he was appointed the ninth Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy.

Awards Received

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

    Action Date:

    March 27, 1998 – April 22, 2002

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James L. Herdt, 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 27 March 1998 to 22 April 2002. 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.