Adolph Dubs

Adolph Dubs
13th United States Ambassador to Afghanistan
In office
July 12, 1978  February 14, 1979
PresidentJimmy Carter
Preceded byTheodore L. Eliot Jr.
Succeeded byRobert Finn (2002)
Personal details
Born(1920-08-04)August 4, 1920
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedFebruary 14, 1979(1979-02-14) (aged 58)
Kabul, Democratic Republic of Afghanistan
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
Spouses
Jane Wilson
(m. 1945; div. 1976)
    Mary Anne Parsons
    (m. 1976)
    Children1 (adopted)
    Alma materBeloit College
    Military service
    AllegianceUnited States
    Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
    RankLieutenant commander
    Battles/warsWorld War II

    Adolph Dubs (August 4, 1920 – February 14, 1979), also known as Spike Dubs, was an American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Afghanistan from May 13, 1978, until his death in 1979. He was killed during a rescue attempt after his kidnapping.