United States Navy Vice admiral and Antarctic explorer
Richard Cruzen
Rear Adm. Cruzen with Fleet Adm. Nimitz in 1948
Birth name
Richard Harold Cruzen
Born
(1897-04-28)April 28, 1897 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Died
April 15, 1970(1970-04-15) (aged 72) Camp Pendleton, California, U.S.
Allegiance
United States of America
Service/branch
United States Navy
Years of service
1917–1954
Rank
Vice Admiral
Commands held
U.S. Naval Forces, Philippines Naval Base Pearl Harbor Cruiser Division Two USS Birmingham
Battles/wars
World War I World War II
Awards
Legion of Merit
Richard Harold Cruzen (April 28, 1897 – April 15, 1970) was a decorated United States Navy officer with the rank of Vice Admiral. A veteran of both World Wars, he is best known for his participation and leadership in Antarctic expeditions.
Richard Harold Cruzen (April 28, 1897 – April 15, 1970) was a decorated United States Navy officer with the rank of Vice Admiral. A veteran of both World...
Cruzen Island is a rocky, but mostly snow-covered island about 93 kilometres (50 nmi) north-northeast of the mouth of Land Glacier off the coast of Marie...
The Cruzen Range (77°19′17″S 161°09′18″E / 77.32139°S 161.15500°E / -77.32139; 161.15500 (Cruzen Range)) is a mountain range that rises to 1,600 metres...
Chester W. Nimitz discussing Operation Highjump with admirals Richard E. Byrd and Richard H. Cruzen prior to their departure. Also depicted are the rescue of...
final number may be considerably higher. Task Force 68 Rear Admiral Richard H. Cruzen, USN, Commanding Eastern Group (Task Group 68.3) Capt. George J. Dufek...
Eugene L. Boudette Erroll M. Brown William A. Cassidy Nancy Chabot Richard H. Cruzen Bill Curtsinger Robert L. Dale Merton Davies David Drewry Howell M...
Admiral Richard E. Byrd, and renamed USS Bear (AG-29). She carried a Barkley-Grow seaplane on board. Lieutenant Commander Richard H. Cruzen was captain...
all other commemorative medals. Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, USN (Retired) Vice Admiral Richard H. Cruzen, USN Rear Admiral George J. Dufek, USN Dr. Paul...
Photographer (East Base) Zadik Collier - Aviation Machinist (East Base) Richard H. Cruzen - Commanding officer of USS Bear Leland S. Curtis - official artist...
boyfriend, Greg Cruzen, shot Klein and paid four witnesses to lie about Henderson's role; the same defense attorney represented Henderson and Cruzen at trial...
the north the valley is bounded by The Fortress and other features of the Cruzen Range (formerly part of the Clare Range). To the west and southwest it is...
the original on April 8, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018. "Remembering Earl Cruzen, father of West Seattle's murals (and more), 1920-2017". West Seattle Blog...
the Ross Sea. The Victoria Valley separates Saint Johns Range from the Cruzen Range to the west and the Olympus Range to the south. The north of the range...
of his contemporaries, including Bradley Kronz, Jessi Reaves, and Jake Cruzen. In 2014, the gallery became a mobile exhibition venue when it moved into...
to await further disposition. However, on 18 April 1946, Captain Richard H. Cruzen, prospective commanding officer of an Arctic exercise, code named...
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United States of America
United States Navy
Vice Admiral