Elmo Zumwalt Death
Elmo passed away on January 2, 2000 at the age of 79 in Durham, North Carolina, United States.
When did Elmo Zumwalt die?
January 2, 2000How old was Elmo Zumwalt when died?
79Where did Elmo Zumwalt die? What was the location of death?
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Elmo Zumwalt Birthday and Date of Death
Elmo Zumwalt was born on November 29, 1920 and died on January 2, 2000. Elmo was 79 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: November 29, 1920
Date of Death: January 2, 2000
Age at Death: 79
Elmo Zumwalt - Biography
Elmo Russell "Bud" Zumwalt, Jr. (November 29, 1920 – January 2, 2000) was an American naval officer and the youngest man to serve as Chief of Naval Operations. As an admiral and later the 19th Chief of Naval Operations, Zumwalt played a major role in U.S. military history, especially during the Vietnam War. A decorated war veteran, Zumwalt reformed U.S. Navy personnel policies in an effort to improve enlisted life and ease racial tensions. After he retired from a 32-year Navy career, he launched an unsuccessful campaign for the U.S. Senate.
