Raymond A. Spruance
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 56 years ago |
| Date of birth | July 3,1886 |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Born | Baltimore |
| Maryland | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | December 13,1969 |
| Died | Pebble Beach |
| Del Monte Forest | |
| California | |
| United States | |
| Buried | Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California, United States |
| Battles and wars | World War I |
| World War II | |
| Battle of Midway | |
| Battle of the Philippine Sea | |
| Battle of Iwo Jima | |
| Battle of Okinawa | |
| Children | Edward D. Spruance |
| Job | Diplomat |
| Naval Officer | |
| Education | United States Naval Academy |
| Shortridge High School | |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
| Distinguished Service Medal | |
| Navy Distinguished Service Medal | |
| Order of the Redeemer | |
| Full name | Raymond Ames Spruance |
| Place of burial | Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California, United States |
| Previous position | United States Ambassador to the Philippines (1952–1955) |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 464238 |
Raymond A. Spruance Life story
Raymond Ames Spruance was a United States Navy admiral during World War II. He commanded U.S. naval forces during one of the most significant naval battles that took place in the Pacific Theatre: the Battle of the Philippine Sea.