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Monroe, Jack Pendleton

Person · USA

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American career naval officer who became a rear admiral in 1956. He served as commander of the Pacific Missile Range from 1957-1961 before becoming the Director of Astronautics for the Chief of Naval Operations from 1961-1963.

Educated USN.

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Chronology

2 events

1904 June 19

  • Birth of Jack Pendleton Monroe - . Nation: USA. Related Persons: Monroe. American career naval officer who became a rear admiral in 1956. He served as commander of the Pacific Missile Range from 1957-1961 before becoming the Director of Astronautics for the Chief of Naval Operations from 1961-1963..

2006 February 21

  • Death of Jack Pendleton Monroe - . Nation: USA. Related Persons: Monroe. American career naval officer who became a rear admiral in 1956. He served as commander of the Pacific Missile Range from 1957-1961 before becoming the Director of Astronautics for the Chief of Naval Operations from 1961-1963..