Raymond Spruance

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:World_War_II
Pacific Theater
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Legion_of_Merit
gptkb:Silver_Star
gptkb:Navy_Cross
gptkb:Distinguished_Service_Medal
gptkbp:birth_date 1886-03-03
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Baltimore,_Maryland,_USA
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Task_Force_58
gptkb:Task_Force_16
gptkbp:death_date 1969-11-06
gptkbp:education gptkb:United_States_Naval_Academy
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:Battle_of_Midway
gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Philippine_Sea
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Raymond Spruance
gptkbp:influenced Naval strategy in World War II
gptkbp:involved_in gptkb:military_logistics
Community engagement and outreach
Support for military families
Naval warfare tactics
International naval cooperation
Advocacy for veterans' rights
Military leadership training
Veterans affairs
Military diplomacy
Military history writing
Promotion of naval aviation
Public speaking on military matters
Mentorship of junior officers
Naval intelligence operations
Post-war naval policy
Post-war naval reorganization
Island hopping campaign
Cold War naval strategy
Military ethics and conduct
Naval operations in the Pacific
Strategic planning for naval engagements
Military education and training
Development of naval technology
Advisory roles in military strategy
Coordination with Allied forces
Historical preservation of naval heritage
Promotion of naval careers for women
War planning and strategy
gptkbp:known_for Leadership during naval battles
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_command gptkb:Fifth_Fleet
gptkb:Naval_Forces,_Marianas
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Chester_W._Nimitz
gptkbp:rank gptkb:Admiral
gptkbp:service_branch gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:service_years 1906–1948
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Marjorie_Spruance
gptkbp:successor gptkb:William_Halsey_Jr.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Midway
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3