ADMIRAL ROBERT B. ERLY ( NAVY SEALS\' FOUNDER ,ANNAPOLIS \'37,PEARL 12/7/41) W/COA For Sale

Admiral Robert Erly (1937 Annapolis Graduate & Pearl Harbor Survivor 12/7/1941) & Captain of the USS James Owens DD776.Offer includes his personal \'Cover\' in Presentation Case with Certificate of Authentication. Admiral Erly was a Legendary Naval Warrior, a WWII ,Korean War & Viet Nam Conflict Veteran....founder of the US NAVY SEAL program commanding the amphibious base in Coronado, CA. in 1974.Erly served aboard several warships commanding the destroyer USS Phelps and USS Owens, After multiple tours of duty at the Pentagon, Admiral Erly retired from the Navy as an Officer, Gentleman & a genuine National Treasure! Navy Seal Warfare Team 17 presented him a dedication on Memorial Day Monday May 26,2004 the Year of his passing at age 100,A good friend and neighbor, the Admiral got me on the \'Tiger Cruise\' aboard the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) to Hawaii....great vessel...super crew!!!