Aubrey Fitch
United States Navy admiral (1883–1978) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Aubrey Wray Fitch (June 11, 1883 – May 22, 1978) was an admiral of the United States Navy during World War II. A naval aviator, he held important aviation-related commands both at sea and on shore from the 1920s onward. He also served as superintendent of the United States Naval Academy.
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Born | (1883-06-11)June 11, 1883 Saint Ignace, Michigan |
Died | May 22, 1978(1978-05-22) (aged 94) Newcastle, Maine |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1906–1947 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | USS Terry USS Yankton USS Luce USS Mahan USS Arctic USS Wright USS Langley NAS Hampton Roads USS Lexington NAS Pensacola Patrol Wing 2 Carrier Division 1 Aircraft, South Pacific Force |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Flying Cross Legion of Merit |
Other work | United States Naval Academy, Superintendent |
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