David C. Richardson (admiral)

David Charles Richardson (April 8, 1914 – June 13, 2015) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He was a former commander of the United States Sixth Fleet (from August 1968 – August 1972). He was a 1936 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.[1][2] Richardson died in 2015 at the age of 101.[3]

David C. Richardson
Born(1914-04-08)April 8, 1914
Meridian, Mississippi, United States
DiedJune 13, 2015(2015-06-13) (aged 101)
San Diego, California, United States
Allegiance United States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1936–1972
RankVice admiral
Commands heldUnited States Sixth Fleet

References

  1. Date information sourced from Library of Congress Authorities data, via corresponding WorldCat Identities linked authority file (LAF).
  2. "Richardson, David, Vice Adm., USN (Ret.)". U.S. Naval Institute. Retrieved 2019-05-18.
  3. "Obituary: David Charles Richardson (1914 - 2015)". legacy.com. July 3, 2015. Retrieved 2019-05-18.


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