Claude V. Ricketts

Claude Vernon Ricketts
Born(1906-02-23)February 23, 1906
Missouri, US
DiedJuly 6, 1964(1964-07-06) (aged 58)
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1929–1964
RankAdmiral
CommandsVice Chief of Naval Operations
Battles / warsWorld War II Cold War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Navy Commendation Medal
RelationsRADM Myron Ricketts (son)

Claude Vernon Ricketts (February 23, 1906 – July 6, 1964) was a four-star admiral in the United States Navy, who served as the Vice Chief of Naval Operations from 1961 to 1964.