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Ernest King Biography and Timeline

Follow Ernest King through 5 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Ernest King, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1941–1942Years on this page

1941

1 February 1941

Admiral

Admiral of Atlantic Fleet · Warfare / Military

Appointed Admiral of the Atlantic Fleet

1 February 1941

Admiral

Admiral-Atlantic Fleet · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Appointed Admiral of the Atlantic Fleet

Role range: 1939-1945

20 December 1941

Chief Naval Operations

Chief of Naval Operations · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Appointed Chief of Naval Operations

Role range: 1939-1945

1942

Joint Chiefs of Staff

Member of Joint Chiefs of Staff · Warfare / Military

Appointed Member of Joint Chiefs of Staff

1942

Joint Chiefs of Staff

Member of Joint Chiefs of Staff · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Appointed Member of Joint Chiefs of Staff

Role range: 1939-1945

Records, sources and methodology

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