Kent J. Carroll

Kent Jean Carroll (August 22, 1926 – August 11, 2019) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy.^[1] He commanded the Military Sealift Command until his retirement around 1983. His awards include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, and Defense Distinguished Service Medal.^[2] He is an alumnus of the University of Notre Dame.^[3]

Born(1926-08-22)August 22, 1926

Newton, Iowa, U.S.

DiedAugust 11, 2019(2019-08-11) (aged 92)

Pinehurst, North Carolina, U.S.

Allegiance United States

Branch

United States Navy

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Kent J. Carroll
Born	(1926-08-22)August 22, 1926 Newton, Iowa, U.S.
Died	August 11, 2019(2019-08-11) (aged 92) Pinehurst, North Carolina, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Service years	1944–1983
Rank	Vice admiral
Commands	Military Sealift Command USS Blue Ridge

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He served as the first Commanding Officer of USS Blue Ridge^[4] Carroll died August 11, 2019.^[5]