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Raymond A. Spruance

AKA Raymond Ames Spruance

Born: 3-Jul-1886
Birthplace: Baltimore, MD
Died: 13-Dec-1969
Location of death: Pebble Beach, CA
Cause of death: unspecified
Remains: Buried, Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, CA

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Military

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: US Navy Admiral during WWII

Father: Alexander P. Spruance
Mother: Annie Ames Hiss
Wife: Margaret Vance Dean (m. 30-Dec-1914)

    High School: Shortridge High School, Indianapolis, IN
    High School: Stevens Preparatory School, Hoboken, NJ
    University: US Naval Academy, Annapolis (1906)
    Administrator: President, Naval War College (1946-48)

    US Ambassador to the Philippines (1952-55)
    Commander-in-Chief, US Pacific Fleet (1945-46)
    US War Department Commander, 5th Fleet (1943-45)
    US War Department Chief of Staff to C-in-C, US Pacific Fleet (1942-43)
    Army Distinguished Service Medal
    Distinguished Service Medal
    Navy Cross
    Hernia Operation


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