Edward C. Kalbfus
Edward Clifford Kalbfus | |
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Kalbfus in 1943 | |
| Nickname(s) | Old Dutch Old Man |
| Born | November 24, 1877 Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | September 6, 1954 (aged 76) Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1899–1946 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Battle Force |
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Edward Clifford Kalbfus (November 24, 1877 – September 6, 1954), nicknamed "Old Dutch", was a four-star admiral in the United States Navy who was commander of the Battle Force of the United States Fleet from 1938 to 1939 and President of the Naval War College from 1934 to 1936 and 1939 to 1942.