Grace Murray Hopper Rear Admiral Grace M. Hopper, 1984 Born (1906-12-09)December 9, 1906 New York City, U.S. Died January 1, 1992(1992-01-01) (aged 85) Arlington, Virginia, U.S. Other names "Amazing Grace", "Grandma COBOL" Alma mater Vassar College and Yale University Military career Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Navy Years of service 1943–1966, 1967–1971, 1972–1986 Rank Rear admiral (lower half) Awards Defense Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal American Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal National Defense Service Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal with two Hourglass Devices Naval Reserve Medal Presidential Medal of Freedom (posthumous)