Jerry O. Tuttle
Jerry O. Tuttle | |
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Vice Admiral Tuttle in 1987 | |
| Born | December 18, 1934 Hatfield, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 2018 (aged 83) Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1955–1994 |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Conflicts | Vietnam War |
Jerry Owen Tuttle (December 18, 1934 – October 30, 2018) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He was the second Captain of USS Kalamazoo (AOR-6) and commanded the USS John F. Kennedy; Naval Inspector General; Deputy and Chief of Staff for the Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; Special Assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations; and Deputy Director for Intelligence, Defense Intelligence Agency.
His awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2), Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (4), Distinguished Flying Cross (3), Meritorious Service Medal (2), Air Medal (25), Navy Commendation Medal (4), and Letter of Commendation from the Japan Defense Agency. He was also a recipient of the Gray Eagle Award.