Admiral Elmo Russell Zumwalt Jr. of the US Navy discusses the Navy’s primary missions including sea control, projection of power and over seas presence, and he was the youngest man to serve as the Chief of Naval Operations. (1970-74)
(06.26.1990) House Committee Government Reform and Oversight. Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations. The subcommittee investigated the toxic effects of Agent Orange and other herbicides on humans. One witness, retired Admiral Zumwalt is the author of a report which accused a scientific panel for the Veterans' Department of bias in a scientific study of the effects of Agent Orange. His son died from the effects of Agent Orange. The Admiral died from mesothelioma. Most likely, at some time in his naval career, Zumwalt was exposed to asbestos, which was widely used on naval vessels until it was banned during the 1980s after its hazards became widely known. His funeral service was held at the Naval Academy Chapel. In his eulogy President Bill Clinton called Zumwalt "the conscience of the United States Navy".
Born: November 29, 1920
San Francisco, California
Died: January 2, 2000 (aged 79)
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Buried: United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Service/branch: United States Navy
Years of service: 1939–1974
Rank: Admiral
Units:
USS Phelps
USS Robinson
USS Saufley
USS Zellars
Commands held: Chief of Naval Operations
Naval Forces Vietnam
Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla Seven
USS Dewey
USS Arnold J. Isbell
USS Tills
Battles/wars: World War II, Battle of Leyte Gulf, Korean War, Vietnam War
Awards: Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3), Legion of Merit (2), Bronze Star Medal, Navy Commendation Medal
Spouse: Mouza Coutelais-du-Roche
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