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Raymond A. Spruance

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United States admiral (1886-1969)

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Raymond Ames Spruance was a United States Navy admiral during World War II. S. naval forces during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, one of the most significant naval battles of the Pacific Theatre. He also commanded Task Force 16 at the Battle of Midway, comprising the carriers Enterprise and Hornet.

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Spruance (left) next to Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz (right), February 1945Spruance (left) next to Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz (right), February 1945Kwajalein Invasion, February 1944. From left to right: Spruance, RADM Richard L. Conolly, Assistant Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal, MG Harry Schmidt, MG Holland M. Smith, VADM Ben Moreell, LTC Evans Carlson, and RADM Charles A. Pownall.Kwajalein Invasion, February 1944. From left to right: Spruance, RADM Richard L. Conolly, Assistant Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal, MG Harry Schmidt, MG Holland M. Smith, VADM Ben Moreell, LTC Evans Carlson, and RADM Charles A. Pownall.Spruance (left) with Marine generals following the recapture of Guam on August 1, 1944. Others are LTG Holland M. Smith (FMFPac), MG Henry L. Larsen, Island Commander, MG Roy S. Geiger, (III Amphibious Corps).Spruance (left) with Marine generals following the recapture of Guam on August 1, 1944. Others are LTG Holland M. Smith (FMFPac), MG Henry L. Larsen, Island Commander, MG Roy S. Geiger, (III Amphibious Corps).Spruance's headstone at Golden Gate National CemeterySpruance's headstone at Golden Gate National CemeteryBust of Admiral Spruance, located in Spruance Hall at the U.S. Naval War CollegeBust of Admiral Spruance, located in Spruance Hall at the U.S. Naval War College

Awards 4

Navy Cross
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Inter-Allied Victory Medals
Order of the Redeemer

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Joseph P. Kennedy Jr.Also won Navy CrossCharles Cooper IIAlso won Navy Distinguished Service MedalPrince Constantine Alexios of Greece and DenmarkAlso won Order of the RedeemerDouglas Haig, 1st Earl HaigAlso won Inter-Allied Victory MedalsAnna de NoaillesAlso won Order of the RedeemerLuigi CadornaAlso won Inter-Allied Victory Medals

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Raymond Ames Spruance was a United States Navy admiral during World War II. He commanded U.S. naval forces during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, one of the most significant naval battles of the Pacific Theatre. He also commanded Task Force 16 at the Battle of Midway, comprising the carriers Enterprise and Hornet. At Midway, dive bombers from American carriers sank four fleet carriers of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Most historians consider Midway the turning point of the Pacific War.

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United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1886 to 1969 · aged 83
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