Arthur William Radford (27 February 1896 – 17 August 1973) was a United States Navy admiral and naval aviator. In over 40 years of military service, Radford held a variety of posts including Vice Chief of Naval Operations, commander of the United States Pacific Fleet and later the second Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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| - Arthur William Radford (27 February 1896 – 17 August 1973) was a United States Navy admiral and naval aviator. In over 40 years of military service, Radford held a variety of posts including Vice Chief of Naval Operations, commander of the United States Pacific Fleet and later the second Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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*Battle of Wake Island
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*Volcano and Ryukyu Islands campaign
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| - —Radford's message to his fleet at the end of World War II.
- —Eisenhower on his choice to nominate Radford as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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