Frederick Moosbrugger

Frederick Moosbrugger
Frederick Moosbrugger
	Frederick Moosbrugger as a Navy Captain
Nickname(s)	"Moose"
Born	October 9, 1900; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died	October 1, 1974 (aged 73); San Diego, California
Place of burial	Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery; (Plot OS-187)
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1923–1956
Rank	Vice Admiral
Unit	USS Nevada (BB-36); USS Truxtun (DD-229); USS Brazos (AO-4); USS Houston (CA-30); USS Tennessee (BB-43);
Commands held	USS McCall (DD-400); Destroyer Division 11; Destroyer Division 12; USS Springfield (CL-66);
Battles/wars	World War II Battle of Vella Gulf; Korean War
Awards	Navy Cross; Navy Distinguished Service Medal; Legion of Merit

Frederick Moosbrugger (9 October 1900 – 1 October 1974) was an officer of the United States Navy eventually attaining the rank of vice admiral. He is best known for his service in World War II as a highly successful commander of destroyer squadrons.

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