Harold Rainsford Stark
American admiral (1880-1972).
The record
Harold Rainsford Stark was an American admiral. Born on 12 November 1880 in Wilkes-Barre, Stark died on 20 August 1972 in Washington, D.C. at the age of 91.
Positions held include Chief of Naval Operations (1939–1942). Stark studied at Naval War College and United States Naval Academy. Honours include World War II Victory Medal, Distinguished Service Medal and Navy Distinguished Service Medal, among 6 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 22 languages, Harold Rainsford Stark is No. 55,572 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 12 November 1880, Wilkes-Barre
- Died
- 20 August 1972, Washington, D.C. (aged 91)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Military officer
- Field
- Military
- Education
- Naval War College, United States Naval Academy
- Wikipedia editions
- 22
Did you know
Was 59 when first chief of Naval Operations (1939).
Lived to 91.
Shares a birthday with Sun Yat-sen and Auguste Rodin.
One of 13 people in the Index born in Wilkes-Barre, with William Daniel Phillips.
Has a Wikipedia article in 22 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1939–1942Chief of Naval Operations
Honours and works
Awards
- World War II Victory Medal
- Distinguished Service Medal
- Navy Distinguished Service Medal
- Inter-Allied Victory Medals
- American Campaign Medal
- European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
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