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Christopher
C.
Colvin

Born:

Erie

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Erie

, 

Pennsylvania

Christopher Colvin was commissioned through the Officer Candidate School in 1979. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral in 2012.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Christopher C. Colvin, United States Coast Guard, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Christopher C. Colvin, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    June 8, 2011 – May 31, 2012

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Christopher C. Colvin, United States Coast Guard, 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, culminating as Deputy Commander of the Coast Guard Pacific Area from 8 June 2011 to 31 May 2012. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Rear Admiral Colvin 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.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Rear Admiral Christopher C. Colvin, United States Coast Guard, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Rear Admiral Colvin reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Coast Guard, and the Department of Defense.