Noel Gayler

Noel Arthur Meredyth Gayler ( ; December 25, 1913 – July 14, 2011) was an admiral in the United States Navy, who served as the sixth Director of the National Security Agency from 1969 to 1972, and ninth Commander of Pacific Command from 1972 to 1976. Gayler was awarded three Navy Cross medals as a World War II flying ace and is credited with five aerial victories while flying for VF-2 and VF-3. Gayler was an ardent advocate for nuclear disarmament.

Gayler died July 14, 2011, in Alexandria, Virginia.

Awards and decorations Here is the ribbon bar of Admiral Noel A. M. Gayler:

Naval Aviator Badge1st RowNavy Cross with two Gold StarsDefense Distinguished Service Medal2nd RowNavy Distinguished Service Medal with Gold StarLegion of Merit with Gold StarBronze Star Medal with "V" Device3rd RowNavy Expeditionary MedalAmerican Defense Service Medal with Base ClaspAmerican Campaign Medal4th RowAsiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with seven Service starsWorld War II Victory MedalNavy Occupation Service Medal5th RowNational Defense Service Medal with service starOrder of Cultural Merit (Korea), 2nd classPhilippine Defense Medal6th RowPhilippine Liberation Medal with two bronze starsNavy Rifle Marksmanship RibbonNavy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon

See also

Gray Eagle Award

References