Raymond Edward Peet (January 27, 1921 – September 10, 2021) was an American vice admiral in the United States Navy. He was born in Oneonta, New York to U.L. and Hanna (née Thomas) Peet.[1] He was a former commander of the United States First Fleet (from August 1, 1970 – May 15, 1972). He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1943. Other commands he held include Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense (International Security Affairs) and Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency.[2][3] Married to Dian, he resided in La Jolla, California, and served as a consultant, manager, and on the boards of many private and public corporations. Peet died in La Jolla, California in September 2021, at the age of 100.[4]
Raymond E. Peet | |
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 Peet in the 1970s | |
| Born | January 27, 1921 Oneonta, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 10, 2021 (aged 100) La Jolla, California, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1974 |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Commands | United States First Fleet |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
References
edit- ^ Armstrong, A.C.; Vitale, S.A.; Who's Who Historical Society (Calif.) (1979). Who's who in California. Vol. 12. Who's Who Historical Society. ISBN 9780960316601. ISSN 0511-8948. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- ^ "Raymond E. Peet". ussbainbridgeassociation.com. Archived from the original on July 1, 2016. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- ^ "Peet, Raymond E. (1921- ) | U.S. Naval Institute". usni.org. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- ^ "VADM Raymond Edward Peet". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
External links
edit- Raymond Edward Peet Papers, 1943-1972 MS 200 held by Special Collections & Archives, Nimitz Library at the United States Naval Academy
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