He retired from the Navy on 1 November 1946 , with a tombstone promotion to the rank of admiral .
Carpender 's last naval assignment was as Coordinator of Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary of the Navy from 28 May 1946 .
Carpender retired from the Navy on 1 November 1946 , with a tombstone promotion to the rank of admiral .
Carpender 's last naval assignment was as Coordinator of Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary of the Navy from 28 May 1946 .