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Raymond Ames Spruance (July 3, 1886 – December 13, 1969) 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 ...
Jun 12, 2006 · Admiral Raymond A. Spruance displayed outstanding leadership and command capabilities during the battle that turned the tide in the Pacific.
One of the most consequential uniformed Americans during World War II, Raymond Spruance (center) retired with the rank of four-star admiral. Congress should pass legislation promoting him posthumously to the rank of five-star fleet admiral.
Feb 19, 2015 · Admiral Spruance was appointed Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines by President Harry S. Truman in January 1952 and his resignation was accepted by President Dwight D....
Sep 3, 2019 · Admiral Raymond Spruance was a key American naval commander during World War II who won the Battles of Midway and Philippine Sea.
May 14, 2018 · Promoted to lieutenant commander in August 1917, Spruance never saw action during World War I. Regarded as a superb ship handler, Spruance advanced between the wars, rising to the rank of rear admiral in 1940 after commanding a battleship.
Feb 21, 2019 · 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.
