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Robert E. Kirksey

VADM · USN

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Robert E. Kirksey

“Old Salt”

VADM · USN

05/01/1948 – 08/29/1986

Ft. Myers, FL

Service Details

Date of Death

12/16/2006

School / Education

Michigan State U, George Washington U

Pilot Designation

Light Attack

Highest Designation

Distinguished Service Medal

Service Years

05/01/1948 – 08/29/1986

Theaters of Service

Vietnam

Aircraft Flown

A-4 FJ

Duty Assignments

USS Currituck (AV-7), 5/60 - 10/62
USS Cleveland (LPD-7), 10/72-10/73
USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), 11/73 - 5/75

Service Organizations

Golden Eagles
ANA - Association of Naval Aviation
Tail Hook Association

Achievements & Story

Commanding Officer USS Cleveland (LPD-7) Commanding Officer USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) Commander Carrier Group Three Commander Strike Force 7th Fleet Commander Carrier Group Five