Powell F. Carter Jr.

Powell Frederick Carter Jr. (June 3, 1931 June 28, 2017) was a United States Navy four star admiral who served as Director of the Joint Staff 1985–1987,[1] United States Military Representative, NATO Military Committee (USMILREP) from 1987 to 1988; and as Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANTFLT) from 1988 to 1991.[2] He died at the age of 86 in 2017.[3]

Powell F. Carter Jr.
Admiral Powell F. Carter Jr.
Born(1931-06-03)June 3, 1931
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedJune 28, 2017(2017-06-28) (aged 86)
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service19551991
RankAdmiral
Commands heldUS Atlantic Fleet
Battles/warsKorean War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (7)

Notes

  1. DOD Key Officials 1984–2004 Archived 2013-02-22 at the Wayback Machine, Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 2004. Accessed online 2010-02-03.
  2. He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1955. A Brief History Of The U.S. Fleet Forces Command Archived 2008-10-23 at the Wayback Machine, Fleet Forces Command, U.S. Navy. Accessed online 2010-02-03.
  3. http://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/2017/07/13/in-memoriam-admiral-powell-f-carter-jr/


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