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First Name: Sylvester

Last Name: Foley

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Gender: Male

Branch: Navy (present)

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Middle Name: Robert



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Rank or Rate: Admiral

Years Served: 1950-1985
Sylvester Robert Foley, Jr.

   
Graduate, U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1950

Biography:

Sylvester Robert Foley, Jr.
Admiral, U.S. Navy

Sylvester Robert Foley, Jr. graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1950.

His two most senior commands were:

Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet from 31 May 1978 to 14 February 1980; rank Vice Admiral

Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), 1982-1985; rank Admiral (as of 28 May 1982).

Admiral Foley retired from the Navy in 1982.

In Retirement

Foley served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy for Defense Programs during the period 1985-1988.



Honoree ID: 518   Created by: MHOH

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