Clifton A. F. Sprague
Born: January 8, 1896 at Dorchester, Massachusetts
Home Town: Milton, Massachusetts
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Clifton A. F. Sprague, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander, Task Unit 77.4.3, in action against the enemy from 18 through 25 October 1944, during the Battle for Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.