Leon A. Edney
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Leon Albert "Bud" Edney (born March 1, 1935) is a former United States Navy officer. A native of Dedham, Massachusetts, he retired from the navy as an admiral after serving as Vice Chief of Naval Operations from 1988 to 1990.[2]
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Born | (1935-03-01) March 1, 1935 (age 89) Dedham, Massachusetts, US[1] |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1957–1992 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic United States Atlantic Command Vice Chief of Naval Operations Carrier Group 1 USS Constellation (CV-64) USS Ponchatoula (AO-148) Carrier Air Wing Two Attack Squadron 27 |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (5) Bronze Star Medal |
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