Thomas Lamison Sprague | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 1949 | |
| Born | October 2, 1894 Lima, Ohio |
| Died | September 17, 1972 (aged 77) Chula Vista, California |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1917–1952 |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral |
| Commands | USS Montgomery (DD-121) Scouting Squadron 6 USS Charger (AVG-30) USS Intrepid (CV-11) Carrier Division 22 Task Group 77.4 / Task Unit 77.4.1 ("Taffy I") Carrier Division 11 Carrier Division 3 Task Force 38.1 First Task Fleet Pacific Fleet Air Force |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit with Combat "V" and gold star[1] |
Thomas Lamison Sprague (October 2, 1894 – September 17, 1972) was a vice admiral of the United States Navy, who served during World War II as commander of the aircraft carrier Intrepid and took part in the battles of Guam, Leyte Gulf and Okinawa.
- ^ "Military Times Hall of Valor : Awards for Thomas Lamison Sprague". militarytimes.com. Retrieved 9 November 2010.