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| Charles R. Larson | |
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Admiral Charles Larson as superintendent of the US Naval Academy
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| Born | November 20, 1936 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
| Died | July 26, 2014 (aged 77) Annapolis, Maryland |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1958–1998 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Unit | USS Sculpin (SSN-590) (XO) USS Halibut (SSN-587) (CO) Commander, Submarine Development Group One |
| Commands held | Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy U.S. Pacific Command |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal (7) Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Presidential Service Badge |
| Other work | Board of Directors, Northrop Grumman Political candidate |
Charles Robert Larson (November 20, 1936 – July 26, 2014) was an American four-star Admiral of the United States Navy.
A 1958 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Larson twice served as Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He also served as Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Command (CINCPAC).
Larson died in his home in Annapolis, Maryland, after a two-year battle with leukemia at the age of 77.