Arleigh Burke

War Hero

Birthday October 19, 1901

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Boulder, CO

DEATH DATE Jan 1, 1996 (94)

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About

Decorated U.S. Navy Admiral who fought in World War II and the Korean War.

Before Fame

He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy.

Trivia

He received the U.S. Navy's Lone Sailor Award in 1991.

Family Life

He married Roberta Gorsuch.

Associated With

He was portrayed by Carroll O'Connor in the film In Harm's Way, which starred John Wayne.