Harold Page Smith
| Harold Page Smith | |
|---|---|
 Harold Page Smith | |
| Born |
February 17, 1904[1] Grand Bay, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died |
January 4, 1993 (aged 88)[2] Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1924–1965 |
| Rank |
 Admiral |
| Battles/wars |
World War II Cold War |
| Awards |
Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) |
Admiral Harold Page Smith was a United States Navy four star admiral who served as Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean (CINCUSNAVEUR/CINCNELM) from 1960 to 1963 and Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic/Commander in Chief, Atlantic Command/Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (SACLANT/CINCLANT/CINCLANTFLT) from 1963 to 1965.
Military career
He attended the United States Naval Academy and graduated in its class of 1924. He served aboard the Idaho (BB-42), the Arizona (BB-39), the Nevada (BB-36), the Procyon (AG-11), the Farragut (DD-348), Marblehead (CL-12), the Stewart (DD-224), and the Missouri (BB-63).[3]
References
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