Adolph Dubs

Adolph Dubs
13th United States Ambassador to Afghanistan
In office
July 12, 1978 – February 14, 1979
PresidentJimmy Carter
Preceded byTheodore L. Eliot Jr.
Succeeded byRobert Finn (2002)
Personal details
Born(1920-08-04)August 4, 1920
DiedFebruary 14, 1979(1979-02-14) (aged 58)
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
Spouses
Jane Wilson
(m. 1945; div. 1976)
Mary Anne Parsons
(m. 1976)
Children1 (adopted)
Alma materBeloit College
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
RankLieutenant commander
Battles/warsWorld War II

Adolph Dubs (August 4, 1920 – February 14, 1979), also known as Spike Dubs, was an American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Afghanistan from May 13, 1978, until his death in 1979. He was killed during a rescue attempt after his kidnapping.