Charles Cochran Kirkpatrick

This article is about the U.S. Navy admiral. For the American auto racer, see Charles Kirkpatrick.

Charles Cochran Kirkpatrick
Born	(1907-06-20)June 20, 1907 San Angelo, Texas, US
Died	March 12, 1988(1988-03-12) (aged 80) Kerrville, Texas, US
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1926–1964
Rank	Rear admiral
Commands	Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, others below
Awards	Navy Cross (3)
Spouse(s)	Lalla Branch Kirkpatrick

Charles Cochran Kirkpatrick (June 20, 1907 – March 12, 1988) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy who was Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland from August 18, 1962 to January 11, 1964. He also held commands of Chief of Staff, U.S. Taiwan Defense Command from 1956 to 1957, Chief of Information for the United States Navy from 1957 to 1960, and Commander Training Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet from 1961 to 1962). Kirkpatrick was due for promotion to vice admiral in 1964, but a heart attack forced him into retirement.

The Admiral, with Walt Disney and Chief Stuart Nelson and his family, Dedicated the new submarine ride at Disneyland in 1959. Chief Nelson's wife christened Disney's Nautilus. Then Disney, the Admiral and Chief Steward Nelson and his family sailed the maiden voyage.

Kirkpatrick died in 1988 in Kerrville, Texas.

References

• New York Times obituary