Huntington Hardisty

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Huntington Hardisty
Admiral Huntington Hardisty
Nickname(s)"Hunt"
Born(1929-02-03)February 3, 1929
DiedOctober 1, 2003(2003-10-01) (aged 74)
Hartford, Connecticut
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1952 - 1991
RankAdmiral
Commands heldPacific Command
Battles/warsVietnam War
AwardsSilver Star
Legion of Merit
Other workPresident. Kaman Aerospace

Huntington Hardisty (February 3, 1929 - October 1, 2003) was a United States Navy four star admiral who served as Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) from 1987 to 1988; and Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Command (USCINCPAC) from 1988 to 1991.

Hardisty was offered a major league baseball contract with the Chicago Cubs but opted for a scholarship to the University of North Carolina. He later transferred to the United States Naval Academy where he played football.[1] After graduation in 1952 he attended pilot training, and earned his wings in 1953.[1] As a test pilot in 1961 he set the low level speed record in an F-4B of 900 miles per hour at 300 above the ground, a record that was unbroken for 16 years.[2] The F-4B is now displayed in the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C.[1]

Headstone of Huntington Hardisty at Arlington National Cemetery.

His assignments included command of Carrier Air Wing Eleven, USS Savannah (AOR-4) and USS Oriskany (CVA-34). As a flag officer he was President of the Naval War College, commanded the U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay in the Philippines; commanded Carrier Strike Force Seventh Fleet; and served as Director for Operations, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Deputy and Chief of Staff, United States Pacific Command; Vice Chief of Naval Operations; and Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Command.[1] He also received the Gray Eagle Award.

He was one of the technical directors for the movie Hunt for Red October.[1]

After retiring from the Navy in 1991, he was a board member of several corporations and served as president of Kaman Aerospace International in Connecticut.[1] He belonged to numerous organizations, including the Association of Naval Aviation, and served as chairman of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association.[1] He was survived by his wife Sharon, two sons, four grandchildren, a step daughter, and four step grandchildren. Hardisty died on October 1, 2003 in Hartford, Connecticut at the age of 74.[2] He was buried on December 5, 2003, in Arlington National Cemetery.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h ADM Huntington Hardisty 1929-2003, Wings of Gold magazine
  2. ^ a b Honolulu Advertiser & Star-Bulletin Obituaries, January 1 - December 31, 2003, H


Military offices
Preceded by President of the Naval War College
April 1, 1977–October 13, 1977 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Vice Chief of Naval Operations
1987-1988 		Succeeded by
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