August 25, 1945(1945-08-25) (aged 57) USS Wyoming (BB-32), off the coast of Maine
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance
United States of America
Service/branch
United States Navy
Years of service
1908–1945
Rank
Vice Admiral
Commands held
USS Fairfax USS William B. Preston USS Lardner USS Pennsylvania USS Concord USS Washington Battleship Division 6 Battleships Pacific Fleet
Battles/wars
Occupation of Veracruz
World War I
World War II
Naval Battle of Guadalcanal
Awards
Navy Cross Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit
Willis Augustus "Ching" Lee Jr. (May 11, 1888 – August 25, 1945) was a vice admiral of the United States Navy during World War II. Lee commanded the American ships during the second night of the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal (November 14–15, 1942) and turned back a Japanese invasion force headed for the island. The victory ended Japanese attempts to reinforce their troops on Guadalcanal, and thus marked a turning point in both the Guadalcanal Campaign and the Pacific War.
Lee was also a skilled sport shooter, and won seven medals in the 1920 Olympics shooting events, including five gold medals, tied with teammate Lloyd Spooner for the most anyone had ever received at a single Olympic Games. Their record stood for 60 years. He was the most successful athlete at the 1920 Olympics.[1]
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Global Information
United States Navy
Vice Admiral