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Mack, William Paden, VADM.
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Contact Info
Home Town Hillsboro, IL
Last Address Annapolis, MD
Date of Passing Jan 15, 2003
Location of Interment U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery and Columbarium (VLM) - Annapolis, Maryland
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VADM Mack served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam wars aboard USS Idaho, USS John D. Ford, USS Preston, and commanded USS Woodworth, USS Anderson, DESDIV 22, DESRON 28, and PHIBGRU 2. As Commander Seventh Fleet he was responsible for the successful mining of Haiphong Harbor in the Vietnam War. Staff assignments included Amphibious Force Pacific, DESFLOT 1, CRUDESPAC, offices of the CNO, SECNAV, and SECDEF. His final tour was as Superintendent of the Naval Academy where he helped break down barriers to admission with respect to race and gender.
VADM Mack also authored over 13 books, including standards in the Navy: Command at Sea; Naval Ceremonies, Customs and Traditions; and the Naval Officer’s Guide.
Vice Admiral William P. Mack, an officer of diverse talents and abilities, served his country with distinction over five decades and three wars.
Commander Amphibious Group Two (COMPHIBGRU 2) Details
Commander Amphibious Group 2 (PhibGru 2) established during WWII, was part of COMPHIBLANT until 1975 creation of SURFLANT. Although it survived the 1995 reorganization, it was disestablished in 2006, and recommissioned as Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2 [COMEXSTRKGRU TWO]
