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Irving Day Wiltsie | |
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 Captain Irving Day Wiltsie | |
| Born | November 14, 1898 Hartford, Connecticut |
| Died | November 24, 1943 (aged 45) At sea aboard Liscome Bay off Makin, Gilbert Islands |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1921-1943 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | USS Liscome Bay (CVE-56) |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross (posthumous) Silver Star Purple Heart |
Irving Day Wiltsie (14 November 1898 – 24 November 1943) was a United States Navy captain who was killed in action in 1943 while commanding an escort carrier in the Gilbert Islands location, in the Central Pacific during World War II. He was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously, the second highest combat decoration for valor after the Medal of Honor.