Ernest Joseph King
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Fleet Admiral Ernest King |
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Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King, USN
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| Birth name | Ernest Joseph King |
| Nickname(s) | "Ernie" "Rey" |
| Born |
23 November 1878 Lorain, Ohio |
| Died | 25 June 1956 (aged 77) Kittery, Maine |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Navy
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| Years of service | 1901–1956 |
| Rank |
 Fleet Admiral
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| Commands held | United States Fleet, Chief of Naval Operations |
| Battles/wars |
Spanish–American War |
| Awards |
Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3) Sampson Medal |
| Other work | Naval Historical Foundation, President |
Spanish–American War
Mexican Revolution
Ernest Joseph King (23 November 1878 – 25 June 1956) was Commander in Chief, United States Fleet (COMINCH) and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) during World War II. As COMINCH-CNO, he directed the United States Navy's operations, planning, and administration and was a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. During World War II, he was the U.S. Navy's second most senior officer after Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy, who served as Chief of Staff to the Commander in Chief.
Born in Lorain, Ohio, King served in the Spanish–American War while still attending the United States Naval Academy. He received his first command in 1914, leading the destroyer USS Terry in the occupation of Veracruz. During World War I, he served on the staff of Vice Admiral Henry T. Mayo, the commander of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. After the war, King served as head of the Naval Postgraduate School, commanded a submarine squadron, and served as Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics. After a period on the Navy's General Board, King became commander of the Atlantic Fleet in February 1941.
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