Bio: Luther Carl Heinz was born June 15, 1912, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He received his commission as Ensign in the U.S. Navy in 1933, and advanced through grades to the rank of vice admiral in 1965. He commanded the Amphibious Forces, Atlantic Fleet, from 1968 to 1971.
Relation:
LBJ Connection: Director for Far Eastern Affairs, 1960-1963, Director of Military Assistance, 1965-1968, International Security Affairs Office, Defense Department
Identifier:
heinzl
Citation
Heinz, Luther C. (Luther Carl), 1912-1987,
Biographical info page,
LBJ Presidential Library,
accessed April 18, 2024,
https://www.discoverlbj.org/item/heinzl
