Frederick “Ted” Gale Fellowes Jr. ’52

Frederick “Ted” Gale Fellowes Jr. ’52 passed away in Virginia on July 16 following a long illness. Born in Buffalo, New York, on January 12, 1930, Ted entered Dartmouth, but, after freshman year, transferred to the U.S. Naval Academy, from which he graduated in 1953. Shortly after his commissioning as an ensign, he entered flight training school and was designated a naval aviator in 1955. He flew more than 300 combat missions during the Vietnam War, and went on to serve as executive officer of the aircraft carrier Kennedy, commanding officer of the combat store ship San Diego, and then commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Hancock while it participated in the evacuations of Cambodia and South Vietnam. After being promoted to rear admiral, he served as the commander of the Fighter Airborne Early Warning Wing Pacific in San Diego. He concluded his naval career at the Pentagon as director of the tactical air surface and electronic warfare development division. His distinguished naval career was recognized with awards that included the Legion of Merit, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, and the Meritorious Service Medal. After retiring from the Navy Ted earned a law degree from George Washington University and practiced law in northern Virginia. Ted married Sarah (Sally) Campbell Sharpe in 1955. In addition to Sally, Ted is survived by daughters Ashley and Sarah, their husbands, and one grandson. His father, Frederick G. Fellowes, class of 1920, predeceased him.