Francis W. Rockwell (admiral)
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Francis Warren Rockwell (July 2, 1886 ā January 2, 1979) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy who served from 1908 to 1948.[1]
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Francis Warren Rockwell | |
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Born | (1886-07-02)July 2, 1886 South Woodstock, Connecticut |
Died | January 2, 1979(1979-01-02) (aged 92) Saint Simons Island, Glynn County, Georgia |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1908ā1948 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | USS Winslow (DD-53) USS Thatcher (DD-162) USS Robert Smith (DD-324) USS Dorsey (DD-117) USS Nevada (BB-36) 16th Naval District Atlantic Fleet, Amphibious Training Command |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star |
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