Dixie Kiefer

Dixie Kiefer
Dixie Kiefer
Born	April 5, 1896; Blackfoot, Idaho, US
Died	November 11, 1945 (aged 49); Mount Beacon, New York, US
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1917–1945
Rank	Commodore
Service number	0-34685
Commands held	Naval Air Station Quonset Point; USS Ticonderoga
Battles/wars	World War I North Sea Mine Barrage; World War II Invasion of Salamaua–Lae; Battle of the Coral Sea; Battle of Midway; Philippines Campaign;
Awards	Navy Cross; Distinguished Service Medal; Silver Star; Purple Heart (2)

Dixie Kiefer (April 5, 1896 – November 11, 1945) was a United States Navy officer who served during World War II as executive officer of USS Yorktown and commanding officer of USS Ticonderoga. He was one of the Navy's best known figures during the war.

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