William B. Sieglaff
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William Bernard Sieglaff (July 6, 1908 – August 16, 1995) was double Navy Cross recipient and decorated submarine commander during World War II who reached the rank of Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
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Birth name | William Bernard Sieglaff |
Nickname(s) | "Barney" |
Born | (1908-07-06)July 6, 1908[1] Albert Lea, Minnesota |
Died | (1995-08-16)August 16, 1995[1] Urbanna, Virginia[1] |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1931–1966[2] |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Service number | 0-70125 |
Commands held | USS Tautog (SS-199)[2] USS Tench (SS/AGSS-417)[2] Submarine Division 81[2] Cruiser Division TWO[2] USS Allagash (AO-97)[2] USS Albany (CA-123)[2] |
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Awards | Navy Cross (2)[3][4][2] Silver Star (3)[5][6][7][2] Legion of Merit (3)[2] Navy and Marine Corps Medal[8] |
Spouse(s) | Ruth Alice Maynard[1] |
Relations | ADM George E. Maynard (FIL) |
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