Arleigh A. Burke

Admiral Arleigh Albert "31-knot" Burke (19 Oct 1901 - 1 Jan 1996) was an American naval officer.

History

• 6 Jun 1955 Admiral
• 17 Aug 1955 Chief of Naval Operations (- 1 Aug 1961)

military assignment
Preceded by Robert B. Carney	Chief of Naval Operations 17 Aug 1955 - 1 Aug 1961	Succeeded by George W. Anderson, Jr.