Frank "Sprig" Gardner

Frank D. Gardner
A monochrome photograph of a white man in a white US naval uniform; he is looking to the camera's right with serious countenance.
1944 photograph of Gardner during his US military service in World War II
Born(1907-04-08)April 8, 1907
DiedApril 8, 1975(1975-04-08) (aged 68)
Other names"Sprig"
Alma materF&M College (1930)
OccupationWrestling coach
Employers
Military career
BranchUnited States Navy
Years1942–1945
RankLieutenant commander
UnitUSS Makin Island (CVE-93)
ConflictsWorld War II

Frank D. Gardner (April 8, 1907 – April 8, 1975; nicknamed "Sprig") was an American wrestling coach and US Naval officer in World War II.