Clifton Sprague
| Surname | Sprague |
| Given Name | Clifton |
| Born | 8 Jan 1896 |
| Died | 11 Apr 1955 |
| Country | United States |
| Category | Military-Sea |
| Gender | Male |
Contributor: C. Peter Chen
ww2dbase"Ziggy" Sprague commanded a group of CVEs and a handful of DDs and DEs in his Task Unit 77.4.3 during the Leyte Campaign. Confronted a large number of Japanese heavy warships during the Battle off Samar in the Leyte Campaign.
Last Major Revision: Jan 2005
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| 28 Jun 1917 | Clifton Sprague, United States Naval Academy class of 1918, graduated one year early due to the looming WWI. |
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Event(s) Participated:» Philippines Campaign, Phase 1, the Leyte Campaign
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