George P. Steele

George Peabody Steele II (July 27, 1924 – February 13, 2018^[1][2]) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He is a former commander of the United States Seventh Fleet (July 28, 1973 – June 15, 1975) and Commander Naval Forces Korea. He was a 1944 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.^[3]

Born(1924-07-27)July 27, 1924

San Francisco, California, U.S.

DiedFebruary 13, 2018(2018-02-13) (aged 93)

Buried

United States Naval Academy Cemetery

Allegiance United States

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George P. Steele
Born	(1924-07-27)July 27, 1924 San Francisco, California, U.S.
Died	February 13, 2018(2018-02-13) (aged 93)
Buried	United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Service years	1944–1975
Rank	Vice admiral
Commands	United States Seventh Fleet
Conflicts	Operation Frequent Wind
Relations	Son of James M. Steele, Captain, USN (Ret) Commanding Officer USS Utah, December 7, 1941

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