Charles P. Cecil

Charles Purcell Cecil (4 September 1893 – 31 July 1944) was a US Navy Admiral during World War II and two time recipient of the Navy Cross.

Charles Purcell Cecil
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
Born4 September 1893
Louisville, Kentucky, US
Died31 July 1944 (1944-08-01) (aged 50)
Vicinity of Funafuti, Pacific Ocean
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1916–1944
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands held
  • Destroyer Division Eleven
  • Destroyer Squadron Five
  • USS Cummings (DD-365)
  • USS Helena (CL-50)
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsNavy Cross
Bronze Star Medal
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