James Lisanby
American naval officer
About James Lisanby
Lived 1928 – 2012 (aged 83–84).
James W. Lisanby (1928 – 2012) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
Background Born in Caldwell County, Kentucky, Lisanby graduated the United States Naval Academy and earned graduate degrees from both the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard Business School.
Legacy The James and Gladys Kemp Lisanby Museum at James Madison University is named in honor of Admiral Lisanby and his wife.
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Who was James Lisanby?
American naval officer
When was James Lisanby born?
James Lisanby was born in 1928.
When did James Lisanby die?
James Lisanby died in 2012.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Lisanby. https://biography.guide/james-lisanby/
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