Robert F. Dunn Explained

Robert F. Dunn
Birth Date:15 June 1928
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Navy
Serviceyears:1951–1989
Rank:Vice Admiral
Commands:Naval Air Force Atlantic Fleet
United States Naval Reserve
Naval Military Personnel Command
Carrier Group Eight
Naval Safety Center


Carrier Air Wing Seven
VA-146
Battles:Korean War
Vietnam War
Awards:
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (4)
Distinguished Flying Cross (2)
Bronze Star Medal
Laterwork:Author

Robert Francis Dunn (born June 15, 1928) is a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He was Chief of the United States Naval Reserve from October 1982 until November 1983. As a vice admiral, Dunn also served as Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Fleet from 1983 to 1986, and as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air Warfare from 1987 to his retirement in 1989.[1] Other commands he held include Commander Carrier Group Eight, Commander Naval Military Personnel Command, and of and .

Early life and education

Born in Chicago on June 15, 1928,[2] Dunn is a 1951 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.

Civilian career

After retiring from the military, Dunn served a stint as president of the Naval Historical Foundation.

Personal life

Dunn was married to Annette Brown of Pensacola, Florida, in 1953. They had two daughters and remained married until her death in 1987. He was married to Claire Snyder Leaver of Paterson, New Jersey, who had two sons, from 1987 until her death in 2022.[3]

Awards

Dunn's awards include the Gray Eagle Award, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Silver Star and Bronze Star Medal.[4]

Bibliography

Critical studies and reviews of Dunn's work

Gear up, mishaps down

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bio: Vice Admiral Robert Francis Dunn, USN (Ret) – Naval Historical Foundation. www.navyhistory.org.
  2. Book: Supplement to Who's who in America. 28 August 1987. Marquis Who's Who. 9780837971001. Google Books.
  3. Oral History of Robert F. Dunn
  4. http://www.epnaao.com/BIOS_files/REGULARS/Dunn-%20Robert%20F.pdf