Aaron S. Merrill
Aaron Stanton Merrill (March 26, 1890 – February 28, 1961), also known as Tip Merrill, was an American rear admiral during World War II who led American naval forces during the Solomon Islands campaign as well as the first admiral to solely use radar for fire control during wartime.
Aaron Stanton Merrill | |
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Aaron S. Merrill and Captain W.D. Brown during operations in the Solomon Islands, December 23, 1943 | |
| Nickname(s) | Tip |
| Born | March 26, 1890 Brandon Hall, Washington, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | February 28, 1961 (aged 70) Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Buried | Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. 31°33′N 91°23′W |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1912–1947 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | USS Harvard (SP-209) USS Elcano (PG-38) USS Williamson (DD-244) USS Pensacola (CA-24) Destroyer Division Eight USS Indiana (BB-58) Task Force 68 8th Naval District Gulf Sea Frontier |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Legion of Merit Order of the Crown (Belgium) Order of the Merit of Chile |
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