Background
McCarthy, Gerald Duane was born on May 9, 1931 in Alton, Iowa, United States. Son of Gerald William and Edna (Kokenge) McCarthy.
McCarthy, Gerald Duane was born on May 9, 1931 in Alton, Iowa, United States. Son of Gerald William and Edna (Kokenge) McCarthy.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1954. Master of Science, George Washington University, 1967. Graduate, Naval War College, 1967.
Graduate, National War College, 1973.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1954, advanced through ranks to captain, commanding officer United States Ship Tusk New London, Connecticut, 1967-1969, member staff Office of Chief of Naval Operations Washington, 1969-1972. Professor naval science Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1975-1978. Retired United States Navy, 1978.
Associate professor Purdue University, since 1980.
Member United States Naval Academy Alumni Association(liaison officer since 1980). Lodges: Rotary.
Married Mary Ann Manley, June 15, 1957. Children: Craig, Bradley, Mark.