Harold E. Shear
Harold Edson Shear (December 6, 1918 – February 1, 1999) was an admiral in the United States Navy.
Harold E. Shear | |
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| United States Maritime Administrator | |
| In office October 19, 1981 – May 31, 1985 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Robert J. Blackwell |
| Succeeded by | John A. Gaughan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 6, 1918 New York City, New York |
| Died | February 1, 1999 (aged 80) Groton Long Point, Connecticut |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Nickname | Hal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1938–1980 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Allied Forces Southern Europe Vice Chief of Naval Operations United States Naval Forces Europe USS Sacramento (AOE-1) USS Patrick Henry (SSBN-599) USS Becuna (SS-319) |
| Battles/wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star |
Born in New York City, Shear graduated from the United States Naval Academy soon after December 7, 1941.[1]
During World War II, Shear served on the USS Sawfish (SS-276), earning a Silver Star.[2]
Shear served as the first Blue Crew commanding officer of the ballistic missile submarine USS Patrick Henry (SSBN-599).[3]
As a full admiral, Shear held the commands of Commander in Chief, United States Naval Forces Europe from 1974 to1975, Vice Chief of Naval Operations from 1975 to 1977, Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe from July 18, 1977 to 1980.[4] Retiring at the age of 62 in May 1980, he later became the administrator of the United States Maritime Administration.[5]
References
- (oral history, per Mrs. Elizabeth Shear, conversation with MSSN Raymond Olsen, steward, Villa Nike, residence of Adm. Harold E. Shear, Naples, Italy, 1977–1980.
- "Harold Shear - Recipient -".
- Shear, Harold E., Adm., USN (Ret.). 22 May 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - Photo of marble plaque in foyer Villa Nike, entitled Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe
- "Nomination of Harold Edson Shear to be Administrator of the Maritime Administration | the American Presidency Project".
- "Shear, Harold E. (1918–1999) | U.S. Naval Institute". Usni.org. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
- "Adm. Harold Shear, 80, a Leading Submariner – New York Times". The New York Times. 1999-02-04. Retrieved 2012-03-08.