(1888-10-30)October 30, 1888 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died
October 15, 1963(1963-10-15) (aged 74) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery
Spouse
Lydia Chapin
(m. 1918)
Relatives
Caspar F. Goodrich (uncle)
Education
United States Naval Academy
Military service
Allegiance
United States
Branch/service
United States Navy
Years of service
1909–1946
Rank
Admiral
Commands
U.S. Naval Forces, France
Battles/wars
World War I
World War II
Awards
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Alan Goodrich Kirk (October 30, 1888 – October 15, 1963) was a United States Navy admiral during World War II who most notably served as the senior naval commander during the Normandy landings. After the war he embarked on a diplomatic career serving as US ambassador to Belgium, the Soviet Union and Taiwan.
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