Arnold E. True
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Arnold Ellsworth True (January 23, 1901 – December 11, 1979) was a highly decorated officer in the U.S. Navy with the rank of rear admiral, who is most famous for his service as Commanding officer of the Sims-class destroyer USS Hammann during the Battle of Midway.[1]
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Arnold Ellsworth True | |
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Born | (1901-01-23)January 23, 1901 Owenton, Kentucky |
Died | November 12, 1979(1979-11-12) (aged 78) Palo Alto, California |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1917–1946 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | USS Hammann Destroyer Division 4 |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Navy Cross Navy DSM Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
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