About Clifton Sprague
Lived 1896 – 1955 (aged 59). Clifton Sprague was an American military officer.
Clifton Albert Frederick Sprague (January 8, 1896 – April 11, 1955) was a World War II–era officer in the United States Navy.
Biography Sprague was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and attended the Roxbury Latin School. He entered the United States Naval Academy in 1914. There he was given the nickname "Ziggy". Due to the American involvement in World War I he graduated and received his commission as an ensign one year early, on June 28, 1917, finishing forty-third out of 199.
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Who was Clifton Sprague?
United States U.S. Navy Vice admiral (1896–1955)
When was Clifton Sprague born?
Clifton Sprague was born on 8 January 1896 in Dorchester.
When did Clifton Sprague die?
Clifton Sprague died on 11 April 1955 in San Diego.
What was Clifton Sprague's occupation?
Clifton Sprague was a military officer.
What nationality was Clifton Sprague?
Clifton Sprague was American.
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