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Clifton A. F. Sprague Biography and Timeline

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Clifton A. F. Sprague, historical timeline

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1944

25 October 1944

Battle off Samar

Rear Admiral · Commander of Taffy 3 · Samar · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Sprague commands Taffy 3 as its escort carriers and screen resist Kurita's much stronger Center Force.

Role range: 1939-1945

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