Thomas L. Sprague

Thomas Lamison Sprague
Official portrait, 1949
Born(1894-10-02)October 2, 1894
Lima, Ohio
DiedSeptember 17, 1972(1972-09-17) (aged 77)
Chula Vista, California
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1917–1952
Rank Vice Admiral
CommandsUSS 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 / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsNavy 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.

  1. ^ "Military Times Hall of Valor : Awards for Thomas Lamison Sprague". militarytimes.com. Retrieved 9 November 2010.