Bernard L. Austin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Bernard L. Austin

United States Navy admiral

Date of Birth: 15-Dec-1902

Place of Birth: Wagener, South Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 21-Sep-1979

Profession: military officer, submariner

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Bernard Lige Austin (15 December 1902 – 21 September 1979) was a Vice Admiral of the United States Navy.
His career included service in World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War and command of submarines and surface ship forces, during which he became a distinguished combat commander of destroyers.
He also commanded the United States Second Fleet, held numerous diplomatic, educational, and administrative staff positions, and a served a lengthy tour of duty as President of the Naval War College.