Claude V. Ricketts
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Claude Vernon Ricketts (February 23, 1906 ā 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.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Claude Vernon Ricketts | |
---|---|
Born | (1906-02-23)February 23, 1906 Missouri, US |
Died | July 6, 1964(1964-07-06) (aged 58) |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1929ā1964 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Vice Chief of Naval Operations |
Battles/wars | World War II Cold War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Navy Commendation Medal |
Relations | RADM Myron Ricketts (son) |
Close