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James E. Service

James E. Service
Nickname(s)"Jim" "Snake" [1]
Born(1931-01-20)January 20, 1931
Grosse Pointe, Michigan
DiedFebruary 10, 2017(2017-02-10) (aged 86)
Carlsbad, California
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1950–1955; 1957–1987
Rank Vice Admiral
Commands
Battles / wars
Awards

James Edward Service (January 20, 1931 – February 10, 2017) was a vice admiral of the United States Navy active during much of the Cold War.[2][3] A naval aviator, he flew combat missions in the Korean War and Vietnam War, commanded aviation units and various ships including aircraft carriers, served as a test pilot, and was President of the Naval War College.

  1. ^ "James E. Service, VADM, USN (Ret.)" (PDF). epnaao.com. Early and Pioneer Naval Aviators Association (Golden Eagles).
  2. ^ "James Jim Service's Obituary". San Diego Union-Tribune. 26 February 2017. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
  3. ^ "FamilySearch.org". FamilySearch. Retrieved 1 July 2023.

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