Attitude
Like Admiral Chegwidden, General Cresswell comes off as rather hard-nosed, and bound to his post, However, unlike his predecessor, Cresswell is unafraid of taking risks when needed. He also is noted for lending a helping hand to his staff, and will, to the utmost of his abilities, and position, defend his staff if he knows them to be in the right in what they are doing.
He is an evangellical Christian.
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