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General First nameAdam Charles Elliott (Elliott)
LastnameLoughlin
GenderMale
CountryUnited States of America
Date of birth1910-02-19
Place of birthWilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
Date of death1989-10-31
Place of deathAnnapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America


About

While at the Naval Academy, Admiral Loughlin was all-American basketball player and top-flight in tennis as well. Graduated in 1933 and served in battleship New Mexico, part of the time as an assistant to Lieutenant H.G. Rickover. Then went to submarine school and served in various boats before taking command of the S-14 in the Panama area. Was CO in USS Queenfish during four war patrols, including wolf pack operations. Involved in controversial sinking of Japanese merchant ship Awa Maru in 1945. Served on various staffs, was XO of tender Orion, commanded submarine division and squadron. Was Naval Academy director of athletics and commanding officer of the oiler Mississinewa and cruiser Toledo. He was plans officer on SACLant staff, Commander Submarine Flotilla Six during the buildup of the Polaris force, and Commandant Naval District Washington. Also discusses post-retirement service as director of Naval Academy Foundation.

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Archive statistics Career1931 - 1933
Tournament wins1
Matches3
Match wins1


Tournament wins 1933 - West New Jersey Championships (Amateur)


Tournaments West New Jersey Championships - 1933 Delaware and Middle States Clay Courts - 1932 US Open - 1931