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In office
February 9, 1981 – November 30, 1985 |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
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| Preceded by | Hans Mark |
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| Succeeded by | Russell A. Rourke |
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In office
January 1, 1970 – January 5, 1975 |
| Governor | Ronald Reagan |
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| Preceded by | Caspar Weinberger |
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| Succeeded by | Roy M. Bell |
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| Born | George Vernon Orr Jr.
(1916-11-12)November 12, 1916
Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
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| Died | November 27, 2008(2008-11-27) (aged 92)
Pasadena, California, U.S. |
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| Political party | Republican |
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| Spouse(s) | Joan Peak (Deceased 1988)
Sarah Smith |
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| Education | Pomona College (BA)
Stanford University (MBA)
Claremont Graduate University (PhD) |
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| Allegiance | United States |
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| Branch/service | United States Navy |
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| Years of service | 1942–1951 |
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| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
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| Unit | United States Navy Reserve |
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| Battles/wars | World War II |
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| Awards | Purple Heart
Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service
Army Distinguished Public Service Medal
Navy Distinguished Public Service Award
Department of the Air Force Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service |
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George Vernon Orr, Jr. (November 12, 1916 – November 27, 2008) was the 14th Secretary of the Air Force, appointed by President Ronald Reagan. From California, he was a businessman and educator who served in both state and national government positions.