Thomas L. Sprague
Thomas Lamison Sprague (October 2, 1894 – September 17, 1972) was a vice admiral of the United States Navy, who served during World War II as commander of the aircraft carrier Intrepid (CV-11) and took part in the battles of Guam, Leyte Gulf and Okinawa.
Read more about Thomas L. Sprague: Naval Academy and World War I, Inter-war Years, World War II, Post-war Career and Death, References
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