Vincent P. de Poix Military person
Vincent P. de Poix USN, attained the rank of Vice Admiral in his naval career, after beginning as a naval aviator and fighting in World War II aboard USS Enterprise (CV-6). a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he became the first captain of the newly commissioned USS Enterprise (CVN-65) in November 1961. He later participated in the Vietnam War, and commanded the United States Second Fleet. He was Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency from August 1972 to September 1974.
Personal facts
| Birth date | August 13, 1916 |
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Military person
| allegiance | United States of America |
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| military command | Director Defense Intelligence Agency Commander Carrier Division 7; Commander Second Fleet; Commanding Officer Air Development Squadron Four; Commanding Officer Fighter Squadron 172; Commanding Officer USS Albemarle; Commanding Officer USS Enterprise; |
| service start | 1939 |
| service end | 1974 |