Harry D. Train II facts for kids
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Harry D. Train II
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Official portrait of Admiral Harry D. Train II, August 1982
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| Born | November 5, 1927 Washington, D.C. |
| Allegiance | United States |
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United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1949–1982 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic United States Atlantic Command United States Atlantic Fleet United States Sixth Fleet Carrier Strike Group 6 Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla 8 USS Conyngham (DDG-17) USS Barbel (SS-580) |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit (4) |
| Relations | Rear Admiral Harold C. Train (father) Rear Admiral Elizabeth L. Train (daughter) |
Harry Depue Train II (born November 5, 1927) is a retired United States Navy admiral. He was a very important leader in the Navy. After retiring, he became a Senior Fellow at the Joint Advanced Warfighting School in Norfolk, Virginia.
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Harry Train started his journey in the Navy in 1945. He was accepted into the United States Naval Academy. He graduated from the Academy in 1949. This was the start of his long and successful career.
Leading Ships and Fleets
Admiral Train commanded many different ships and groups of ships. He led the attack submarine USS Barbel (SS-580). He also commanded the guided missile destroyer USS Conyngham (DDG-17). Later, he was in charge of larger groups, like the Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla 8. He also led the John F. Kennedy Battle Group. From 1976 to 1978, he commanded the United States Sixth Fleet. This fleet operates in the Mediterranean Sea.
Important Staff Roles
Besides leading ships, Admiral Train also had important jobs on staff. He was the Director of the Joint Staff. This role helps coordinate military plans for all branches of the U.S. armed forces. He also served as an assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This is a group of top military leaders. He also helped the Chief of Naval Operations.
Top Commander
From 1978 to 1982, Admiral Train held some of the highest positions. He was the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic. This means he was in charge of NATO's forces in the Atlantic Ocean. He was also the Commander-in-Chief of the United States Atlantic Command. And he led the United States Atlantic Fleet. He retired from the Navy in 1982 after a distinguished career.
Life Beyond the Uniform
Family and Education
Harry Train's father, Harold Cecil Train, was also a Rear Admiral in the Navy. Harry Train graduated from the Georgetown Preparatory School in 1945. He then went on to the United States Naval Academy. Harry Train and his wife, Catharine, have four daughters. One of their daughters, Elizabeth L. Train, also became a Rear Admiral.
Helping the Community
After leaving full-time military service, Admiral Train stayed busy. He wrote a book about his memories called Reminiscences of Rear Admiral Harry D. Train II, U.S. Navy. He also worked for a company called Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). This company does research and engineering. He retired from SAIC in 2006.
Admiral Train also served on the U.S. Commission on National Security/21st Century. He is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Old Dominion University Research Foundation. For a long time, he was the president of Future of Hampton Roads. This group helps leaders work together for solutions in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.
Awards and Honors
Admiral Harry Train received many awards for his service. These awards show his bravery and leadership.
- Defense Distinguished Service Medal: This is a very high award for excellent service.
- Navy Distinguished Service Medal (with three gold stars): This medal is given for outstanding service to the Navy.
- Legion of Merit (with three gold stars): This award recognizes exceptionally meritorious conduct.
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Joint Services Commendation Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
- China Service Medal
- American Campaign Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
- Navy Occupation Service Medal
- National Defense Service Medal (with a service star)
- Korean Service Medal (with two battle stars)
- Order of Naval Merit (Brazil), Grand Cross (an award from Brazil)
- Order of the Republic (Tunisia), Commander (an award from Tunisia)
- Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
- United Nations Korea Medal
Images for kids
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A gold star, used on some medals to show multiple awards.
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A bronze service star, used on some medals to show participation in multiple campaigns or battles.
See also
- List of United States Navy four-star admirals
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| Preceded by Isaac C. Kidd Jr. |
Commander-in-Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet September 30, 1978 - September 30, 1982 |
Succeeded by Wesley L. McDonald |
| Preceded by Frederick C. Turner |
Commander-in-Chief, United States Sixth Fleet August 1976 – September 1978 |
Succeeded by James D. Watkins |
