Elmo Zumwalt

Elmo Zumwalt
Zumwalt in August 1970
Nickname(s)	"Bud"
Born	(1920-11-29)November 29, 1920 San Francisco, California, US
Died	January 2, 2000(2000-01-02) (aged 79) Durham, North Carolina, US
Buried	United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1942–1974
Rank	Admiral
Unit	USS Phelps USS Robinson USS Saufley USS Zellars
Commands	Chief of Naval Operations Naval Forces Vietnam Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla Seven USS Dewey USS Arnold J. Isbell USS Tills
Battles / wars	World War II Battle of Leyte Gulf Korean War Vietnam War
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal with Valor device Navy Commendation Medal with Valor device
Spouse(s)	Jane Carey ​ ​ (m. 1942; div. 1944)​ Mouza Coutelais-du-Roche ​ ​ (m. 1945⁠–⁠2000)​

Elmo Russell "Bud" Zumwalt Jr. (November 29, 1920 – January 2, 2000) was a United States Navy officer and the youngest person to serve as Chief of Naval Operations. As an admiral and later the 19th Chief of Naval Operations, Zumwalt played a major role in United States military history, especially during the Vietnam War. A decorated war veteran, Zumwalt reformed United States Navy personnel policies in an effort to improve enlisted life and ease racial tensions. After he retired from a 32-year navy career, he launched an unsuccessful campaign for the United States Senate.