military officer
James S. Gracey.
Commandant of the United States Coast Guard (1927–2020)

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Alabama Student’s Death in Barcelona Likely Accidental, Police Say
A frantic search along Barcelona’s coastline has now ended in tragedy, with authorities saying there is no indication of foul play in the death of James Gracey. According to the New York Post , officials in Barcelona…
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About James S. Gracey
James Steele Gracey was an admiral of the United States Coast Guard who served as the 17th commandant from 1982 to 1986.
Everything about James S. Gracey →- Occupation
- military officer
- Position held
- Commandant of the Coast Guard
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- August 24, 1927
- Died
- April 5, 2020