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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 Raymond A. Spruance, U.S. Navy, as Task Force Commander during the capture of the Marshall and Marianas Islands, rendered exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services from...
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.
Admiral Spruance held command of the Pacific Fleet in late 1945 and early 1946. He then served as President of the Naval War College until retiring from the Navy in July 1948. In 1952-55,...
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May 18, 2020 · On 13 May 1945, Admiral Raymond Spruance put pen to paper and described the second kamikaze attack he experienced at Okinawa. The recipient of the letter below was his longtime friend and former...
