Charles Cochran Kirkpatrick | |
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| Born | June 20, 1907 San Angelo, Texas, US |
| Died | March 12, 1988 (aged 80) Kerrville, Texas, US |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1926–1964 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
| Commands held | Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, others below |
| Awards | Navy Cross (3) |
| Spouse(s) | Lalla Branch Kirkpatrick |
Charles Cochran Kirkpatrick (June 20, 1907 – March 12, 1988) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy who was Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland from August 18, 1962 to January 11, 1964. He also held commands of Chief of Staff, U.S. Taiwan Defense Command from 1956 to 1957, Chief of Information for the United States Navy from 1957 to 1960, and Commander Training Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet from 1961 to 1962). Kirkpatrick was due for promotion to vice admiral in 1964, but a heart attack forced him into retirement.
The Admiral, with Walt Disney and Chief Stuart Nelson and his family, Dedicated the new submarine ride at Disneyland in 1959. Chief Nelson's wife christened Disney's Nautilus. Then Disney, the Admiral and Chief Steward Nelson and his family sailed the maiden voyage.
Kirkpatrick died in 1988 in Kerrville, Texas.