Jeremy Michael Boorda Military person

Jeremy Michael Boorda (November 26, 1939 – May 16, 1996) was a United States Navy admiral who served as the 25th Chief of Naval Operations. Boorda is notable for being the first American sailor to have risen through the enlisted ranks to become the Chief of Naval Operations. Boorda committed suicide in 1996, aged 56. He was reported to have been distraught over a news media investigation into two Combat Distinguishing Devices he wore on his uniform.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 26, 1939
Birth place	South Bend Indiana
Date of death	May 16, 1996
Place of death	Washington D.C.
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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award	Defense Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Combat Action Ribbon Achievement Medal Distinguished Service Medal (US Navy) Good Conduct Medal (United States) Commendation Medal Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
military operations	Vietnam War Bosnian War War in Yugoslavia
military branch	United States Navy
military command	Allied Forces Southern Europe Chief of Naval Operations Chief of Naval Personnel U.S. Naval Forces Europe Commander Battle Force Sixth Fleet USS Farragut (DDG-37) USS Parrot (MSC-197) Carrier Battle Group Commander embarked in USS Saratoga (CV-60)
service start	1956
service end	1996