Edward D. Spruance, son of the famous World War II admiral, Raymond Spruance. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial?
However, it seems JavaScript is either disabled or not supported by your browser. In May of 1942, two days before American forces were to depart Pearl Harbor towards Midway Island, Admiral Spruance replaced Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr., who was in the hospital stricken with shingles. He attended the US Naval Academy and rose to the rank of Rear Admiral.
Naval Academy at Anapolis and graduated in 1906. Spruance, Raymond A. Vice Admiral Raymond Spruance awarding Purple Heart to USMC Corporal John K. Galuszka aboard a hospital ship, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 17 Dec 1943. Edward Dean Spruance) departed from Pearl Harbor for her 1st war patrol, and was ordered to patrol south of Bongo Suido.
A rear admiral at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Chester W. Nimitz was promoted directly to admiral and ordered to replace Admiral Husband Kimmel as Commander-in-Chief of the US Pacific Fleet.On March 24, 1942, his responsibilities were expanded to include the role of Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas which gave him control of all Allied … There are several ways you can donate your time, talent and treasure.Sign up to receive updates about IWMF news and events.Copyright © 2018 INDIANA WAR MEMORIALS FOUNDATION, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. In the first months of World War II in the Pacific, Rear Admiral Spruance commanded a cruiser division.
Admiral Raymond A. Spruance had commanded his escorting cruisers during earlier operations against the Japanese enemy, and Halsey was confident that Spruance could do the job at the Battle of Midway. He was appointed to the U.S.
∎ [intr.] New Jersey completed fitting out and trained her initial crew in the Western Atlantic and Caribbean Sea. give orders: she commands and we obey.… Rooke, George (1650–1709). The Quiet Warrior is a biography of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, by author Thomas Buell, first published in 1974. On the tactical level, the most readily compared World War II naval officers are Admiral Raymond A. Spruance and Admiral William F. Halsey Jr., who alternated in command of the Central Pacific Force—known as 5th Fleet when commanded by Spruance, and 3rd Fleet when commanded by Halsey. Admiral Spruance, the victor of the battle of Midway, is another naval hero of World War II who made his home in California. [text_ad] Indeed, the cool and often cautious Spruance was equal to the task, making perhaps the most significant decision of the entire war. JavaScript must be enabled in order for you to use Google Maps. An official Navy historian accredited Spruance for his role in the Battle of Midway stating his “performance was superb”. Admiral Raymond Spruance – Admiral Spruance commanded two of WWIIs most significant battles – the Battle of Midway and the Battle of the Philippine Sea. One of the most successful naval commanders of his day, promoted admiral in 1690, Rooke was unusual among his nav… KONEV, IVAN STEPANOVICH Vice Admiral Raymond Spruance awarding Purple Heart to USMC Corporal John K. Galuszka aboard a hospital ship, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 17 Dec 1943. Edward Spruance was the son of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, USN and his wife Margaret Dean Spruance Captain Spruance was born 24 October 1915 at Norfolk, Virginia He was a submariner in WWII commanding USS LIONFISH. mand / kəˈmand/ • v. Under Spruance’s command, bombers from Born to a peasant family in Viatsky, Konev entered the Old Army… Commandments, Ten No Fighting in the War Room returns with a debate on who was the best fighting admiral of World War II: William F. "Bull" Halsey or Raymond A. Spruance. In 1940-41, he was in command of the Tenth Naval District and Caribbena Sea Frontier. | THE FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. 1. give an authoritative order: a gruff voice commanded us to enter. PhotoQuest / Getty Images. Support us in our quest to honor veterans. (1897–1973), military leader and marshal of the Soviet Union.