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Douglas
Ancrum
Spencer

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Douglas Spencer graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1917. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Wichita (CA-45)

    Action Date:

    October 13 – 17, 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 370 (December 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Douglas Ancrum Spencer, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. WICHITA (CA-45), in Japanese-controlled waters, from 13 to 17 October 1944.