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Gordon Chung-Hoon

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U.S. admiral (1910-1979)

United StatesAthletesLived 1910 to 1979 · aged 68
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Gordon Paiʻea Chung-Hoon was an admiral in the United States Navy, who served during World War II and was the first Asian American flag officer. He received the Navy Cross and Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and extraordinary heroism as commanding officer of USS Sigsbee from May 1944 to October 1945.

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Navy Midshipmen football

Awards 2

Silver Star
Navy Cross

Connected to Gordon 6

Robert H. BarrowAlso won Navy CrossThomas L. SpragueAlso won Navy CrossNikolai BasistiyAlso won Navy CrossJonas H. IngramAlso won Navy CrossOscar C. Badger IIAlso won Navy CrossLouis BernacchiAlso won Navy Cross

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Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 1979 · aged 68
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6 languages

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