Background
Carroll, Kent Jean was born on August 22, 1926 in Newton, Iowa, United States. Son of Lee A. and Mabel E. (McCormick) Carroll.
Carroll, Kent Jean was born on August 22, 1926 in Newton, Iowa, United States. Son of Lee A. and Mabel E. (McCormick) Carroll.
Bachelor of Science in Naval Science, University Notre Dame, 1946. Graduate, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1955. Graduate, Naval War College, 1960.
Graduate, Army War College, 1965. Bachelor in International Affairs, George Washington University, 1965.
Ensign, United States Navy, 1946; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Navy, 1979; service in, Korea and Vietnam commander, United States Ship Sablefish, 1959-1960; commander, Submarine Division 81, Division 82, 1968-1969, 69; commander, United States Ship Blue Ridge, 1970-1972; commander, Amphibious Squadron 10, 1972-1973; commander, Task Force 65, 1974-1975; commander, Naval Inshore Warfare Command, Atlantic Fleet, 1974-1975; commander, United States Naval Forces Marianas, 1975-1977; director, J-4 OJCS, Washington, 1977-1981; commander, Military Sealift Command, Washington, 1981-1983.
Member Country Club North Carolina, Hospice (board directors since 1994).
Married Betty M. Harrington, March 29, 1947. Children: Craig, Debra Carroll Rollins, Lance S., Maureen Burt.