About James C. Irwin
Lived 1929 – 2018 (aged 88). James C. Irwin was an American military officer.
James Clarence Irwin (June 7, 1929 – March 21, 2018) was a vice admiral in the United States Coast Guard who served as Vice Commandant from 1986 to 1988. He had been commander of the 5th Coast Guard District and Chief of the Office of Reserve at Headquarters, Coast Guard. After his term as vice commandant, he served as Commander, Joint Task Force FOUR (a predecessor agency to Joint Interagency Task Force South) and Coast Guard Atlantic Area (appointed 1989) and U.S. Maritime Defense Zone Atlantic (from 1988 to 1989).
Personal life Irwin was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and was married to La Verne Marie Grapski.
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Who was James C. Irwin?
American admiral (1929-2018)
When was James C. Irwin born?
James C. Irwin was born on 7 June 1929 in Des Moines.
When did James C. Irwin die?
James C. Irwin died on 21 March 2018 in Chandler.
What was James C. Irwin's occupation?
James C. Irwin was a military officer.
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James C. Irwin was American.
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