Raymond Edward Peet (January 27, 1921 – September 10, 2021) was an American vice admiral in the

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. He was born in Oneonta, New York to U.L. and Hanna (née Thomas) Peet. He was a former commander of the

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(from August 1, 1970 – May 15, 1972). He graduated from the

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in 1943. Other commands he held include Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense (International Security Affairs) and Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency. Married to Dian, he resided in La Jolla, California, and served as a consultant, manager, and on the boards of many private and public corporations. Peet died in La Jolla, California in September 2021, at the age of 100.

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Raymond Edward Peet Papers, 1943-1972 MS 200
held by Special Collections & Archives, Nimitz Library at the United States Naval Academy 1921 births 2021 deaths American centenarians Men centenarians People from La Jolla, San Diego People from Oneonta, New York United States Navy personnel of the Korean War United States Navy personnel of the Vietnam War United States Navy personnel of World War II United States Navy vice admirals Military personnel from California {{US-navy-bio-stub