James Fife Jr.

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James Fife Jr.
Rear Admiral James Fife Jr.
Born(1897-01-22)January 22, 1897
Reno, Nevada, US
DiedNovember 1, 1975(1975-11-01) (aged 78)
Stonington, Connecticut, US
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Navy
Service years1918–1955
Rank Admiral
Conflicts
AwardsSee Awards
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy
Other workDirector, Mystic Seaport

Admiral James Fife Jr. (January 22, 1897 – November 1, 1975) was a United States Navy admiral who was promoted to four-star rank after retirement as a "tombstone admiral".

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