Clifton Sprague

Clifton Albert Frederick Sprague
Nickname(s)"Ziggy"
Born(1896-01-08)January 8, 1896
Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts
DiedApril 11, 1955(1955-04-11) (aged 59)
San Diego, California
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1914–1951
Rank Vice admiral
CommandsAircraft Squadron 3
USS Patoka (AO-9)
USS Tangier (AV-8)
USS Wasp (CV-18)
Carrier Division 25
Carrier Division 26
Carrier Division 2
Navy Air Group 1.6
Carrier Division 6
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
Awards

Clifton Albert Frederick "Ziggy" Sprague (January 8, 1896 – April 11, 1955) was a World War II–era officer in the United States Navy.