Richard A. Appelbaum

Richard A. Appelbaum is a retired Rear Admiral in the United States Coast Guard.

Biography

A native of Chicago, Illinois, Appelbaum moved to Miami, Florida in 1950. He is a graduate of the George [Washington University Law School].
Appelbaum is married to Maureen Eddy Carr and has three children.

Career

Appelbaum graduated from the United States [Coast Guard Academy] in 1961. His assignments included serving as Executive Officer of the USCGC Papaw (WLB-308) in Charleston, South Carolina, the USCGC Eagle (WIX-327) in New London, Connecticut and the USCGC Westwind (WAGB-281) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin before commanding the USCGC Vigorous (WMEC-627) in New London, Connecticut.
Eventually, he would be named Chief of Law Enforcement and Defense Operations.
Awards received include the Legion of Merit with award star, the Meritorious [Service Medal (United States)|Meritorious Service Medal] and the Coast Guard Commendation Medal with three award stars.