William F. Bringle Military person

Admiral William Floyd Bringle, USN, (April 23, 1913 – March 19, 1999) was the first commanding officer of USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63). During the Vietnam War, he was Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet in 1967-70 as a Vice Admiral, and later, as a four star admiral, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe in 1971-73.

Personal facts

Birth date	April 23, 1913
Birth place	Tennessee
Date of death	March 19, 1999
Place of death	Rancho Santa Fe California

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Military person

allegiance	United States of America
award	Legion of Merit V Device Navy Cross Air Medal Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
military operations	Vietnam War World War II
military branch	United States Navy
military command	United States Naval Forces Europe United States Seventh Fleet Carrier Division 7 Carrier Air Group One Carrier Air Group Seventeen Task Force 77 USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63)
service start	1933
service end	1974