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Clifton Albert Frederick Sprague
Nickname(s)"Ziggy"
Born(1896-01-08)January 8, 1896
Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts
DiedApril 11, 1955(1955-04-11) (aged 59)
San Diego, California
Place of burial
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
AllegianceClifton Sprague United States of America
Service/branchClifton Sprague United States Navy
Years of service1914–1951
Rank Vice admiral
Commands heldAircraft Squadron 3
USS Patoka (AO-9)
USS Tangier (AV-8)
USS Wasp (CV-18)
Carrier Division 25
Carrier Division 26
Carrier Division 2
Navy Air Group 1.6
Carrier Division 6
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
Awards
  • Navy Cross
  • Legion of Merit (4)

Clifton Albert Frederick "Ziggy" Sprague (January 8, 1896 – April 11, 1955) was a World War II–era officer in the United States Navy.

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