L. S. Kollmorgen
L. S. Kollmorgen | |
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Kollmorgen in 2014 | |
| Nickname | Lee |
| Born | May 20, 1927 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 15, 2025 (aged 97) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
| Commands | Chief of Naval Research |
| Conflicts | Vietnam War |
Leland Stanford Kollmorgen (May 20, 1927 – March 15, 2025) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy. He served as Chief of Naval Research from 1981 to 1983.[1]
Biography
Kollmorgen was a 1951 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.[2] He later earned a master's degree in Foreign Affairs from George Washington University in 1966.[3]
While serving with VAP-61 on USS Kitty Hawk in 1964, Kollmorgen was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions over Laos. While serving with VA-165 on USS Ranger in 1968, he was awarded the Silver Star for actions over Hanoi.[2] Kollmorgen later commanded both VA-165[4] and VA-128.[5]
Kollmorgen served as the military assistant to President Gerald Ford from April 1975[3] to June 1976.[6]
Kollmorgen died on March 15, 2025, at the age of 97.[7]
References
- ^ Buderi, Robert (2013). Naval innovation for the 21st century : the Office of Naval Research since the end of the Cold War. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press. p. 101. ISBN 9781612513065. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ a b "Leland Stanford Kollmorgen". Military Times. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ a b Johnston, Laurie (April 11, 1975). "Notes on People". The New York Times. p. 38. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ Grossnick, Roy A. (January 1, 1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons (PDF). Vol. 1. Naval Historical Center, U.S. Department of the Navy. p. 239. ISBN 9780945274292. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ Grossnick, Roy A. (January 1, 1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons (PDF). Vol. 1. Naval Historical Center, U.S. Department of the Navy. p. 199. ISBN 9780945274292. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ "The Daily Diary of President Gerald R. Ford" (PDF). The White House. June 10, 1976. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ "In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Leland S. Kollmorgen, USN (Ret.)". Naval History and Heritage Command. 27 August 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.