Patrick M. Walsh | |
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Birth name | Patrick Michael Walsh |
Born | January 13, 1955 |
Service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1979–2012 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | U.S. Pacific Fleet Vice Chief of Naval Operations U.S. 5th Fleet U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Carrier Group Seven/John C. Stennis Strike Group Carrier Air Wing One VFA-105 |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) |
Patrick Michael Walsh (born January 13, 1955)[1] is a former United States Navy four-star admiral who last served as the 59th Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet from September 25, 2009 to January 20, 2012.[2][3] He served as the 35th Vice Chief of Naval Operations from April 5, 2007 to August 13, 2009,[4] and as Commander of the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet from October 2005 to February 27, 2007.[5] He retired from the Navy with over 34 years of service.