Alfred J. Whittle Jr. | |
Birth Date: | 23 February 1924 |
Birth Place: | Mount Vernon, New York |
Death Place: | Arlington, Virginia |
Branch: | United States Navy |
Serviceyears: | 1945–1981 |
Rank: | Admiral |
Commands: | Office of Naval Material |
Alfred James Whittle Jr. (February 23, 1924 – May 18, 1993) was an admiral in the United States Navy.
Whittle graduated from the United States Naval Academy in June 1945. His first assignment was on . Transitioning to submarines, he commanded, and . He was Chief of Naval Material from 1978 to 1981. Awards and decorations he received include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit and Meritorious Service Medal.
He died of cancer in 1993.[1] [2]