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Arthur D. Struble
NameArthur D. Struble
Birth date28 June 1894
Death date1 May 1983
Birth placePortland, Oregon
Death placeChevy Chase, Maryland
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States, 1912
Serviceyears1915–1956
RankVice Admiral
CommandsUnited States Seventh Fleet, Amphibious Force, United States Pacific Fleet, Cruiser Division Five, USS ''San Francisco'', USS ''Hopkins''
BattlesWorld War I, World War II, Korean War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal (2), Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal

Arthur D. Struble was a distinguished United States Navy officer who rose to the rank of vice admiral. He played a pivotal role in amphibious warfare during World War II in both the European and Pacific theaters, and later commanded the United States Seventh Fleet during the Korean War. His career spanned over four decades, marked by significant command and planning responsibilities in major naval operations.

Early life and education

Arthur Dewey Struble was born in Portland, Oregon, and later attended Lincoln High School. He received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, graduating with the Class of 1915. Among his notable classmates were future admirals like Raymond A. Spruance and John S. McCain Sr.. Following his graduation and commissioning as an ensign, he served on the battleship USS ''Michigan'' during its patrols in the Atlantic Ocean.

After initial sea duty, Struble served on the destroyer USS ''Shaw'' during World War I, participating in convoy escort duties. In the interwar period, he held various sea and shore assignments, including command of the destroyer USS ''Hopkins'' and staff positions with the U.S. Fleet. He also completed courses at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, and served as an instructor at the United States Naval Academy, where he taught navigation and tactics.

World War II service

At the outbreak of World War II, then-Captain Struble served as the assistant chief of staff for plans to the commander of the United States Atlantic Fleet. In 1943, he was appointed chief of staff to Vice Admiral Alan G. Kirk, commander of Amphibious Force, Atlantic Fleet, helping plan the invasion of Sicily and the Normandy landings. He later transferred to the Pacific Theater, commanding Cruiser Division Five during the Battle of Leyte Gulf and subsequent operations in the Philippines. He played a key role in the Battle of Ormoc Bay and the Invasion of Lingayen Gulf.

Korean War service

Promoted to vice admiral in 1949, Struble took command of the United States Seventh Fleet at the onset of the Korean War. He directed naval operations during the critical Inchon Landing in September 1950, a decisive amphibious operation conceived by General Douglas MacArthur. His fleet provided crucial naval gunfire support, blockade enforcement, and carrier air support for United Nations Command forces throughout the conflict, including during the Hungnam evacuation.

Later career and retirement

After the Korean War, Struble served as the U.S. Representative to the Military Committee of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Washington, D.C.. His final active duty assignment was as the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Fleet Operations and Readiness) at the Pentagon. He retired from the United States Navy in 1956 after over forty years of service. In retirement, he served on the board of the USO.

Personal life and legacy

Arthur D. Struble married Elizabeth "Betsy" E. Barbey, daughter of Admiral Daniel E. Barbey. He was a recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal (twice), the Legion of Merit, and the Bronze Star Medal. Vice Admiral Struble died at his home in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and was interred at the United States Naval Academy Cemetery. The guided-missile frigate USS ''Arthur W. Radford'' was initially considered for naming in his honor, though ultimately named for another admiral. His papers are held in the Special Collections & Archives Research Center at Oregon State University.

Category:1894 births Category:1983 deaths Category:United States Naval Academy alumni Category:United States Navy vice admirals (World War II) Category:United States Navy personnel of World War I Category:United States Navy personnel of World War II Category:United States Navy personnel of the Korean War Category:Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal Category:People from Portland, Oregon