G. Dennis Vaughan

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G. Dennis Vaughan
Rear Adm. (lower half) G. Dennis Vaughan selectee.jpg
Vaughan in January 1992
Born (1939-03-27) 27 March 1939 (age 82)
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1963–1999
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands held United States Naval Reserve
USS McKean (DD-784)
USS Warbler (MSC-206)
Awards Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)

George Dennis Marc "Denny" Vaughan [1] (born 27 March 1939) [2] is a retired rear admiral in the United States Navy. He was Chief of the United States Naval Reserve from September 1992 until October 1998. [3] Raised in Coos Bay, Oregon, [1] Vaughan graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a B.S. degree in marine science in 1963. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 Lucky Bag. Annapolis, Maryland: U.S. Naval Academy. 1963. p. 438. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
  2. Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and Reserve Officers on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. 1 January 1965. p. 374.
  3. "Director of Naval Reserve – Lists of Commanding Officers and Senior Officials of the US Navy". 2012-11-05. Archived from the original on 2012-11-05. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
  4. "Rear Admiral G. Dennis "Denny" Vaughan, US Navy, retired" (PDF). Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 2021-03-18.