Background
Carney, Robert Bostwick was born on March 26, 1895 in Vallejo, California, United States. Son of Robert E. and Bertha (Bostwick) Carney.
Carney, Robert Bostwick was born on March 26, 1895 in Vallejo, California, United States. Son of Robert E. and Bertha (Bostwick) Carney.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1916. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Loras College.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1916;
advanced through grades to 4 star admiral, United States Navy, 1950;
chief staff to Admiral Halsey,, 1943-1945;
deputy chief naval operations,, 1946-1950;
commander, 2d Fleet, 1950;
commander-in-chief, United States Naval Forces Eastern Atlantic and Mediteranean, 1950-1952;
commander-in-chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), 1951-1953;
member, Joint Chiefs Staff, Chief Naval Operations, 1953-1955;
Chairman of the Board, Bath (Maine) Iron Works. Board directors Nation-Wide Securities Company, Inc., Ryan Aircraft, Fairchild Aircraft. Past president Naval Institute.
Industrial consultant.
Member Brook Club (New York City), Metropolitan Club, Chevy Chase Club, City Tavern Club, Alfalfa Club, Alibi Club.
Married Grace Stone Craycroft, September 7, 1918. Children: Robert Bostwick Junior, Betty Bostwick Taussig.