EntityQ347178· pop 8· linked from 59 articlesClifton SpragueSign in to saveUnited States U.S. Navy Vice admiral (1896–1955)PersonBorn1896-01-08Died1955-04-11via Open Library + WikidataKey datesBorn8 January 1896Died11 April 1955via Wikidata · CC0Wikidata factsInstance ofhumanGendermaleCitizenshipUnited StatesPlace of birthDorchesterPlace of deathSan DiegoOccupationmilitary officerAwardNavy CrossConflictWorld War IIMilitary branchUnited States NavyMilitary rankadmiralConnectionsSan DiegoEntityOperation CrossroadsEntityCategories1896 births1955 deathsBoston Latin School alumniBurials at Fort Rosecrans National CemeteryMilitary personnel from MassachusettsPeople from Dorchester, BostonRecipients of the Legion of MeritRecipients of the Navy Cross (United States)United States Naval Academy alumniUnited States Naval AviatorsUnited States Navy personnel of World War I