Raymond Ames Spruance (July 3, 1886 – December 13, 1969) was a United States Navy admiral during World War II. He commanded U.S. naval forces during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, one of the most significant naval battles of the Pacific Theatre. He also commanded Task Force 16 at the Battle of Midway, comprising the carriers Enterprise and Hornet. At Midway, dive bombers from American carriers sank four fleet carriers of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Most historians consider Midway the turning point of the Pacific War.

Official Navy historian Samuel Eliot Morison characterized Spruance's performance as "superb", and he was nicknamed "electric brain" for his calmness even in moments of supreme crisis, a reputation enhanced by his successful tactics. He emerged from the war as one of the greater admirals in American history. After the war, Spruance was appointed President of the Naval War College, and later served as American ambassador to the Philippines.

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“Scott” is the owner of Scotts Legacy Autographs.    He has been collecting autographs for over 65 years.  Most of the items he had hand signed in person. He collects lots of military autographs.  Here is a snippet of some of his history.  He was on the National Board of Directors for the American Fighter Aces Assoc. (AFAA) for 15 years and President of the So. CA chapter of the AFAA for 20 years.  His team put on 46 symposiums: with over 200 Ace guest speakers, 10 Medal of Honor Recipients, and numerous special guests and foreign Aces.   He was chosen to be an Honoree Fighter Ace by the AFAA in 2011.       In addition, he traveled all over the United States visiting Aces in their homes and authored the book, “Salute to the American Fighter Aces” along with being a lifetime member of the AFAA.  We guarantee that all items sold on our site are original authentic autographs.

 

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