Richard L. Conolly

Richard L. Conolly
Admiral Conolly in London, England, c. February 1950
Nickname"Close-in Conolly"
Born(1892-04-26)April 26, 1892
Waukegan, Illinois
DiedMarch 1, 1962(1962-03-01) (aged 69)
Jamaica Bay, New York City, New York
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1914–1953
Rank Admiral
CommandsNaval War College
United States Naval Forces Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean
United States Twelfth Fleet
Destroyer Squadron 6
Destroyer Division 7
USS Du Pont
ConflictsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsNavy Cross
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (4)
Legion of Merit (2)
Other workPresident of Long Island University

Richard Lansing Conolly (April 26, 1892 – March 1, 1962) was a United States Navy admiral, who served during World War I and World War II.

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