Hugh Hilton Goodwin | |
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 Goodwin as Rear admiral, USN | |
| Nickname(s) | "Huge" |
| Born | December 21, 1900 Monroe, Louisiana |
| Died | February 25, 1980 (aged 79) Monterey, California |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1917–1957 |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Carrier Division Two Vice Commander, MATS USS San Jacinto (CVL-30) USS Gambier Bay |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Hugh Hilton Goodwin (December 21, 1900 – February 25, 1980) was a decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of vice admiral. A veteran of both World Wars, he commanded escort carrier USS Gambier Bay (CVE-73) during the Mariana Islands campaign. Goodwin then served consecutively as chief of staff, Carrier Strike Group 6 and as air officer, Philippine Sea Frontier and participated in the Philippines campaign in the later part of the war.[1][2]
Following the war, he remained in the Navy and rose to the flag rank and held several important commands, including vice commander, Military Air Transport Service, commander, Carrier Division Two and commander, Naval Air Forces, Continental Air Defense Command.[3]
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