Rear Admiral Sprague at Okinawa

U.S. Navy Photograph

Rear Admiral Clifton Albert Frederick "Ziggy" Sprague, U.S. Navy aboard his Task Unit 52.1.1 flagship USS FANSHAW BAY (CVE 70) circa April 1945.  At Okinawa he was also designated as Commander Carrier Division 26 which consisted of six escort carriers.  Veteran destroyer escort USS DENNIS (DE 405) from Taffy III at Samar was also a part of his task unit.  The familiar Rear Admirals Stump and Sample also served at Okinawa alongside Admiral Sprague.

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