Robert L. J. Long

Robert L. J. Long
Admiral Robert L. J. Long
Born(1920-05-29)May 29, 1920
Kansas City, Missouri, US
DiedJune 27, 2002(2002-06-27) (aged 82)
Bethesda, Maryland, US
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1943–1983
RankAdmiral
CommandsUnited States Pacific Command
Vice Chief of Naval Operations
Submarine Force Atlantic
USS Casimir Pulaski
USS Patrick Henry
USS Sea Leopard
ConflictsWorld War II
Vietnam War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal

Robert Lyman John Long (May 29, 1920 – June 27, 2002) was a four-star admiral in the United States Navy who served as vice chief of Naval Operations from 1977 to 1979 and as commander in chief Pacific from 1979 to 1983.

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