Gordon Waite Underwood

Gordon Waite Underwood (June 3, 1910 – January 15, 1978) was a United States Navy captain who was awarded the Navy Cross for his achievements during World War II. He is the namesake of the ship USS Underwood (FFG-36).

Gordon Waite Underwood
Born(1910-06-03)June 3, 1910
New York
DiedJanuary 15, 1978(1978-01-15) (aged 67)
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1932–1962
RankCaptain
Commands heldUSS Spadefish (SS-411)
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsNavy Cross (3)
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