Wallace M. Beakley
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Wallace Morris Beakley (January 20, 1903 – January 16, 1975) was an American
Education
Beakley was born in
Beakley entered the U.S. navy as a naval officer and was then promoted to the rank of rear admiral. During his career, he commanded several battleships and destroyers, including USS Utah (BB-31) battleship of Utah and Mahan-class destroyers. He was assigned to the Lexington-class aircraft carrier which he commanded for two years from 1935 to 1937. He was later appointed as an engineer and executive officer of Patrol Squadron 14-F warship. Beakley's next assignment was the Bureau of Aeronautics (BuAer) and United States Department of the Navy. In July 1941, he was assigned to command the fifth squadron for USS Yorktown warship. After the World War II broke out, he served at various posts, including executive officer of carrier air wing and Pacific Fleet for Washington, D.C.
In August 1945, he was appointed at
It was July 1955 when he returned again to the office of the chief of naval operations and assumed the office as assistant director for Strategic Plans Division, and on 7 May 1956, he was appointed as assistant chief of naval operations for Plans and Policy branch as part of his additional duty assignment. In 1957 he served as commander of the Seventh Fleet upon reaching to the temporary rank vice admiral. In November 1958, Beakley assumed navy office as vice chief of naval operations. Later on 21 September 1961, he was appointed as
Death
In January 1975, Beakley was found dead in Alexandria, Virginia which was his hometown. The New York Times stated in its report that Beakley probably committed suicide by shooting himself.[2]
Awards and decorations
Naval Aviator Badge[4]
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Legion of Merit | Navy Cross | Distinguished Service Medal
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References
- ^ "Wallace Beakley - Recipient -". Military Medals Database. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ a b "ADM BRAKLEY DIES; LED PACIFIC FLEET". The New York Times. 18 January 1975. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "Wallace M. Beakley Collection" (PDF).