Edward Carson Waller III (January 24, 1926 – March 2, 2021) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He was Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland from August 22, 1981 to retirement on August 31, 1983. A 1949 graduate of the Naval Academy, he was married to Margaret Clifford Gelly. She died May 15, 2013 at the age of 82. He is a recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal and Legion of Merit. References External links Edward C. Waller Papers, 1971–1983 (bulk 1976–1983) MS 554 held by Special Collections & Archives, Nimitz Library at the United States Naval Academy Superintendents of the United States Naval Academy United States Navy admirals 1926 births 2021 deaths Military personnel from Chicago Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Legion of Merit Burials at the United States Naval Academy Cemetery