William F. Bringle
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Admiral William Floyd Bringle (April 23, 1913 – March 19, 1999)[1] was a senior officer in the United States Navy. He was the first commanding officer of USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63),[2] commanded the United States Seventh Fleet from 1967 to 1970 during the Vietnam War,[3] and as commander, United States Naval Forces Europe from 1971 to 1973.
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William F. Bringle | |
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Nickname(s) | Bush |
Born | (1913-04-23)April 23, 1913 Covington, Tennessee |
Died | March 19, 1999(1999-03-19) (aged 85) Rancho Santa Fe, California |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1933–1974 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | United States Naval Forces Europe United States Seventh Fleet Task Force 77 Carrier Division 7 USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) Heavy Attack Wing Two Carrier Air Group One Carrier Air Group Seventeen VOF-1 |
Battles/wars | World War II Vietnam War |
Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (6) Air Medal (17) |
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