Leon A. Edney
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Leon A. Edney | |
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Born | Dedham, Massachusetts, US[1] | March 1, 1935
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1957–1992 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic United States Atlantic Command Vice Chief of Naval Operations Carrier Group 1 USS Constellation (CV-64) USS Ponchatoula (AO-148) Carrier Air Wing Two Attack Squadron 27 |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (5) Bronze Star Medal |
Leon Albert "Bud" Edney (born March 1, 1935) is a former United States Navy officer. A native of Dedham, Massachusetts, he retired from the navy as an admiral after serving as Vice Chief of Naval Operations from 1988 to 1990.[2]
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: [3]
Designated a naval aviator in 1958, Edney's first operational flying tours were with Air Antisubmarine Squadrons 27 and 24. Following his graduate studies at Harvard, he served a two-year tour in Washington, D.C., as a special assistant to the deputy chief of naval operations for research and development. In 1965, Edney transitioned to light attack jet aircraft and was assigned to Attack Squadron 164. In 1970, he was assigned to the staff of the chief of naval operations as the Western Hemisphere plans officer in the Political-Military Plans Division. He was selected as a White House Fellow in 1970 and served as a special assistant to the secretary of transportation. In 1971, Edney was named executive officer of Attack Squadron 27 and assumed command of the squadron the following year.
Edney assumed command of
Following his assignment as commander, Carrier Group 1, Edney served as the assistant deputy chief of naval operations for air warfare; director, Aviation Plans and Requirements Division; and later director, Office of Program Appraisal for the secretary of the navy. In 1987, he became the chief of naval personnel, and the deputy chief of naval operations for manpower, personnel, and training. He was promoted to admiral and assumed duties as the vice chief of naval operations in August 1988, and as such was directly responsible to the chief of naval operations for the command of the navy's operating forces and the administration of its shore establishment.
In May 1990, Edney assumed duties as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic, and commander in chief, United States Atlantic Command. He retired on 1 August 1992.
Edney's personal awards and decorations include the
Edney is married to the former Margon Beck of Hastings, Nebraska. They have two daughters, Merrie and Jaimie.
Civilian activities
Edney retired in August 1992 and was appointed as an
In addition to his duties as a
In 1986 Edney was presented with the Outstanding Alumni Award from
Edney was named Veteran of the day on July 30, 2021 by the
Awards and decorations
Edney's decorations and medals include:[6]
Badge | Naval Aviator Badge
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1st Row | Defense Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster | award star
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Legion of Merit with two award stars | |
2nd Row | Distinguished Flying Cross with four award stars | Bronze Star | Meritorious Service Medal with award star | Air Medal with three award stars and bronze Strike/flight numerals 33 |
3rd Row | Valor device
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Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Valor device | Navy Unit Commendation with two bronze service stars | Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
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4th Row | Navy "E" Ribbon
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National Defense Service Medal with service star | Vietnam Service Medal with three service stars | Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon |
5th Row | Vietnam Gallantry Cross with gold star
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Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal , 2nd class
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Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
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Vietnam Campaign Medal |
Badge | Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
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Notes
- ^ "Veterans History Project: Leon Edney Collection". Library of Congress. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
- ^ "TRIBUTE TO ADMIRAL LEON A. EDNEY, U.S. NAVY, RETIRED". Congressional Record. 146 (14): 20437. September 22, 2000. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 30 July 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ Thompson, p. 396.
- ^ "Admiral Leon A. "Buddy" Edney". Dedham High School Alumni Association. Archived from the original on 2014-12-09. Retrieved 2014-12-05.
- ^ "Leon A. Edney, Admiral, USN (Ret.)" (PDF). Biographies. Early and Pioneer Naval Aviators Association. Retrieved 8 November 2012.