Eugene B. Fluckey

Eugene Bennett Fluckey
Eugene Bennett Fluckey
Nickname(s)	Lucky
Born	October 5, 1913; Washington, D.C.
Died	June 28, 2007 (aged 93); Annapolis, Maryland
Place of burial	United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1935–1972
Rank	Rear admiral
Commands held	USS Barb (SS-220); USS Halfbeak (SS-352); USS Sperry (AS-12); Submarine Flotilla Seven; Amphibious Group Four; Board of Inspection and Survey; Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Naval Intelligence; Military Assistance Advisory Group, Portugal;
Battles/wars	World War II Submarine campaign against Japan; Battle of Convoy HI-81;
Awards	Medal of Honor ; Navy Cross (4) ; Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) ; Legion of Merit (2)
Other work	Orphanage Director, Portugal

Eugene Bennett Fluckey (October 5, 1913 – June 28, 2007), nicknamed "Lucky Fluckey", was a United States Navy rear admiral who received the Medal of Honor and four Navy Crosses during his service as a submarine commander in World War II.

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