Sylvester R. Foley Jr.

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Sylvester R. Foley Jr.
NicknameBob
Born (1928-09-19) September 19, 1928 (age 95)
Manchester, New Hampshire
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1950–1985[1]
Rank Admiral
Commands heldSeventh Fleet
U.S. Pacific Fleet
U.S. Atlantic Command
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
French Legion of Honor
Order of the Rising Sun

Sylvester Robert "Bob" Foley Jr. (born September 19, 1928) is a retired four star admiral in the United States Navy. He was Commander in Chief Pacific from 1982 to 1985. He was born in Manchester, New Hampshire.[2]

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  1. "About Us - HT - DGA Bio - Foley". Usna.com. 1941-12-07. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
  2. Navy, United States (1982). Recommissioning USS New Jersey (BB-62), 28 December 1982, Long Beach Naval ... - United States. Navy Dept - Google Books. Retrieved 2012-08-03 – via Google Books.