Admiral Raymond Spruance: 1906-1948

An Ensign during the Great White Fleet tour, executive officer of a troop transport in World War I, and three tours at the Naval War College including President before retirement. The afloat commander who crushed the Japanese at the Battle of Midway, and as Commander Fifth Fleet, achieved victories in World War II in the Battle of Philippine Sea, Iwo Jima , and Okinawa. Considered the most brilliant fleet commander in World War II.