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Creed Burlingame
United States admiral (1905–1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Creed Cardwell Burlingame (February 27, 1905 – October 21, 1985) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. He served as a submarine commander in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
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Creed Cardwell Burlingame | |
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![]() Lieutenant Commander Burlingame at the Silversides' commissioning ceremony at Mare Island, 15 December 1941. | |
Nickname(s) | Burly[1] |
Born | (1905-02-27)February 27, 1905 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | October 21, 1985(1985-10-21) (aged 80) Perry Point, Maryland, U.S.[2] |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1927–1957 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | USS Roanoke Submarine Division 182 USS Silversides USS S-30 USS S-36 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross (3) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit |
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