Noel Gayler
United States admiral
Died when: 96 years 201 days (1158 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
Noel Arthur Meredyth Gayler (/'ga?l?r/ GHY-l?r;December 25, 1913 – July 14, 2011) was an admiral in the United States Navy, who served as the sixth Director of the National Security Agency from 1969 to 1972, and ninth Commander of Pacific Command from 1972 to 1976.
Gayler was awarded three Navy Cross medals as a World War II flying ace and is credited with five aerial victories while flying for VF-2 and VF-3.
Gayler was an ardent advocate for nuclear disarmament.
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