Edward Samuel Briggs (October 4, 1926 – November 22, 2022) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. Briggs was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Charles William and Lois lone (née Johnson) Briggs.[2] He served as Commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic and retired in 1984. He was succeeded by William F. McCauley.[3][4] Briggs previously served as a Chief of Staff and plans officer to Admiral James L. Holloway III aboard the USS Oklahoma City.[5] He is an alumnus of the United States Naval Academy (class of 1949). His awards include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal and Legion of Merit.[6]
Edward S. Briggs | |
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 Briggs in 1983 | |
| Born | October 4, 1926 St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | November 22, 2022 (aged 96) Escondido, California, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1949–1984[1] |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Commands | Commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic |
After his retirement he involved himself with local school districts of his residence in southern California. He resided there with his wife, Nanette Parks, whom he married on June 7, 1949. He had a son, Jeffrey.
In 2021, Briggs signed his name to an open letter dated 14 May 2021, from a group calling themselves Flag Officers 4 America, claiming the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump.[7]
Briggs died in Escondido, California on November 22, 2022, at the age of 96.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Edward Samuel Briggs". USNA. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ Supplement to Who's who in America - Google Books
- ^ Surface warfare - United States. Office of the Chief of Naval Operations - Google Books
- ^ Pentagon Fraud Scandal Washes Up in San Diego : FBI Search at Cubic Leaves Firm, Community Jittery About What Is Coming - Los Angeles Times
- ^ Fighting to Leave: The Final Years of America's War in Vietnam, 1972-1973 - Robert E. Stoffey - Google Books
- ^ "Valor awards for Edward Samuel Briggs". Archived from the original on 2014-03-21. Retrieved 2014-03-21.
- ^ "Flag Officers 4 America - Open Statement". Flag Officers 4 America. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
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