L. S. Kollmorgen Explained

L. S. Kollmorgen
Birth Date:20 May 1927
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nickname:Lee
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Navy
Rank:Rear admiral
Commands:Chief of Naval Research
Battles:Vietnam War

Leland Stanford Kollmorgen (born May 20, 1927) is a retired rear admiral in the United States Navy. He served as Chief of Naval Research from 1981 to 1983.[1]

Kollmorgen is a 1951 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.[2] He later earned a master's degree in Foreign Affairs from George Washington University in 1966.[3]

While serving with VAP-61 on in 1964, Kollmorgen was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions over Laos. While serving with VA-165 on in 1968, he was awarded the Silver Star for actions over Hanoi.[2] Kollmorgen later commanded both VA-165[4] and VA-128.[5]

Kollmorgen served as the military assistant to President Gerald Ford from April 1975[3] to June 1976.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Buderi. Robert. Naval innovation for the 21st century : the Office of Naval Research since the end of the Cold War. 2013. Naval Institute Press. Annapolis. 9781612513065. 101. 30 July 2014.
  2. Web site: Leland Stanford Kollmorgen . Military Times . 23 June 2020.
  3. News: Notes on People . April 11, 1975 . Laurie . Johnston . 38 . The New York Times . 23 June 2020.
  4. Book: Grossnick, Roy A. . Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons . January 1, 1995 . 1 . 239 . Naval Historical Center, U.S. Department of the Navy . 9780945274292 . 23 June 2020.
  5. Book: Grossnick, Roy A. . Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons . January 1, 1995 . 1 . 199 . Naval Historical Center, U.S. Department of the Navy . 9780945274292 . 23 June 2020.
  6. Web site: The Daily Diary of President Gerald R. Ford . June 10, 1976 . The White House . 23 June 2020.