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William Newell Small 'Smally' |
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Graduate, U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1948 |
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William N. Small William N. Small graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1948 and was commissioned as an Ensign in the Navy. As a Vice Admiral, he served as Commander of the Sixth Fleet from July 1979 to June 1981. On 1 July 1981, Small was promoted to the rank of four-star Admiral and named as Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO). In 1983, he was assigned as Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR) and Commander-in-Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCSOUTH). Admiral Small retired from the Navy in 1985. |
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Honoree ID: 647 | Created by: MHOH |
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