Thomas L. Sprague Military person

Thomas Lamison Sprague (October 2, 1894 – September 17, 1972) was a vice admiral of the United States Navy, who served during World War II as commander of the aircraft carrier Intrepid (CV-11) and took part in the battles of Guam, Leyte Gulf and Okinawa.

Personal facts

Thomas L. Sprague
Birth dateOctober 02, 1894
Birth place
Lima Ohio
Date of deathSeptember 17, 1972
Place of death
Chula Vista California

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Military person

award
Legion of Merit
5/16 inch star
Distinguished Service Medal (US Navy)
Navy Cross
military operations
World War II
World War I
military branch
United States Navy
military command
Carrier Division 3
Carrier Division 11
Carrier Division 22
Pacific Fleet Air Force
Scouting Squadron 6
Task Force 38.1
Task Group 77.4 / Task Unit 77.4.1 (Taffy I)
service start1917
service end1952

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