Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher, 1906-1946

Medal of Honor winner at Vera Cruz prior to WWI.  Served aboard Rhode Island, Ohio, Eagle, Main, Franklin, Chauncey, Dale, Florida, and Tennessee.  During WWI commanded Margaret, Allen, and Beham.  After the war commanded Gridley, Whipple, Sacramento, Rainbow.  Executive Officer of Colorado.  Chief of Staff to CINC Asiatic Fleet.  Commanded New Mexico and Cruiser Divison Three and Six. As Commander Task Force 17 and 6 participated in all early naval campaigns against the Japanese at Battles of Coral Sea, Midway, and Guadalcanal.  Commanded Alaska Sea Frontier at the end of the war.

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