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词条 Delbert Black
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  1. Biography

  2. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

  3. Retirement and later work

  4. Awards and decorations

  5. References

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Delbert D. Black (11 July 1922 – 5 March 2000) was the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, from 13 January 1967 to 1 April 1971.

Biography

Black was born in Orr, Oklahoma, graduating from high school in 1940. He enlisted in the United States Navy on 14 March 1941.

Delbert "Del" Black was married to Ima Black (who is 95 in 2015) for 50 years and has a son Donny D. Black. Upon completion of recruit training in San Diego, he was assigned to the {{USS|Maryland|BB-46}} and was aboard during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He later served at Receiving Station, Pearl Harbor; {{USS|Doyle C. Barnes|DE-353}}; Naval Air Base Samar, Philippines; {{USS|Gardiners Bay|AVP-39}}, {{USS|Boxer|CVA-21}}; {{USS|Antietam|CVA-36}}; U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, Washington, D.C.; Yokosuka, Japan ship repair facilities; {{USS|Brush|DD-745}}; {{USS|Carpenter|DDE-825}}; {{USS|Norfolk|DL-1}}; Recruiting Duty, Columbia, Tennessee; {{USS|Springfield|CL-66}}; {{USS|Independence|CV-62}}; and Fleet Anti-Air Warfare Training Center (FAAWTC), Dam Neck, Virginia. During his career, he advanced from striking for the rate of Gunner's Mate to the rank of Master Chief.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

On 13 January 1967, the Secretary of the Navy announced the appointment of Master Chief Gunner's Mate (GMCM) Black as the first Senior Enlisted Advisor, the position that would evolve into Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. As such, he was the highest rated enlisted man in the U.S. Navy, serving as the enlisted representative to the Chief of Naval Operations. His function was to counsel the highest ranks of the Navy on issues associated with enlisted guidance, leadership, and policy. MCPON Black was the first enlisted man to write a foreword for The Bluejacket's Manual.

Retirement and later work

Upon retirement from active duty, Master Chief Black continued his involvement with the Navy through retired and active duty organizations. He was an active member of the USO Council of Central Florida; the Fleet Reserve Association; and Co-Chairman on the Secretary of Navy Committee on Retired Personnel. He died at his home in Winter Park, Florida from a heart attack at the age of 77. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Section 11, Site 496 LH.[1]

At a March 13, 2015 ceremony at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., Navy Secretary Ray Mabus and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (AW/NAC) Michael D. Stevens announced that an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS Delbert D. Black would honor Delbert Black.

Awards and decorations

Navy Distinguished Service Medal (Master Chief Black was the first Navy enlisted man to receive this award.)
Navy Unit Commendation
number=6|type=service-star|ribbon=United States Navy Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}}Navy Good Conduct Medal (with 6 service stars)
China Service Medal
number=1|type=service-star|ribbon=American Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}}American Defense Service Medal (with 1 campaign star)
American Campaign Medal
number=8|type=service-star|ribbon=Asiatic-Pacific Campaign ribbon.svg|width=60}}Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (with 8 campaign stars)
World War II Victory Medal
Navy Occupation Service Medal
number=1|type=service-star|ribbon=National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}}National Defense Service Medal (with 1 service star)
Korean Service Medal
Antarctica Service Medal
number=1|type=service-star|ribbon=Vietnam Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}}Vietnam Service Medal with service star
Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
number=2|type=service-star|ribbon=Phliber_rib.png|width=60}}Philippine Liberation Medal (with 2 service stars)
United Nations Korea Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Korean War Service Medal
  • 7 gold Service stripes.

References

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1. ^http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/dblack.htm
  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20041105141335/https://wrc.navair-rdte.navy.mil/warfighter_enc/History/bios/black.htm Biography]
  • Biography at quarterdeck.org
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