Vernon L. Lowrance

Vernon L. Lowrance
Nickname(s)Rebel
Born(1909-04-19)April 19, 1909
Catawba, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedMay 12, 1995(1995-05-12) (aged 86)
Coronado, California, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service1930–1969
RankVice Admiral
CommandsSubmarine Force Atlantic
Office of Naval Intelligence
USS Macon
Submarine Squadron Eight
Submarine Division 121
USS Sea Dog
USS Kingfish
USS R-16
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsNavy Cross
Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star (3)

Vernon Long "Rebel" Lowrance (April 19, 1909 – May 12, 1995) was a United States Navy officer who served as a submarine commander during World War II and later became director of the Office of Naval Intelligence. Promoted to vice admiral, he commanded Submarine Force Atlantic and then served as deputy director of the Defense Intelligence Agency.

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