Frank "Sprig" Gardner
Frank D. Gardner (April 8, 1907 – April 8, 1975; nicknamed "Sprig") was an American wrestling coach and US Naval officer in World War II.
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1944 photograph of Gardner during his US military service in World War II | |
Born | April 8, 1907 |
Died | April 8, 1975 68) | (aged
Other names | "Sprig" |
Alma mater | F&M College (1930) |
Occupation | Wrestling coach |
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Military career | |
Branch | United States Navy |
Years | 1942–1945 |
Rank | Lieutenant commander |
Unit | USS Makin Island (CVE-93) |
Conflicts | World War II |
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