Navy Cross Recipient, World War II Vice-Admiral U.S Navy. He was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He was commanding the ship USS Tangier on December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked by the Japanese. His heroism during the Battle off Samar in the Battle of Leyte Gulf and other battles resulted in him being given the Navy Cross. His nickname was "Ziggy." A US Navy frigate was named the USS Clifton Sprague after him. It saw duty from 1980 through 1996.
Navy Cross Recipient, World War II Vice-Admiral U.S Navy. He was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He was commanding the ship USS Tangier on December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked by the Japanese. His heroism during the Battle off Samar in the Battle of Leyte Gulf and other battles resulted in him being given the Navy Cross. His nickname was "Ziggy." A US Navy frigate was named the USS Clifton Sprague after him. It saw duty from 1980 through 1996.
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MASSACHUSETTS
VICE ADMIRAL
U.S. NAVY RETIRED
WORLD WAR I & II
NC (NAVY CROSS) LM (LEGION OF MERIT) 3 GS (GOLD STARS)
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