Laurence A. Abercrombie
Laurence Allen Abercrombie (11 Oct 1897 – 3 May 1973) was a decorated commander during World War II who reached the rank of Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. Admiral Abercrombie was thrice awarded the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat.
Laurence Allen Abercrombie | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Abe" |
| Born | October 11, 1897 Lawrence, Massachusetts |
| Died | May 3, 1973 (aged 75) Bethesda, Maryland |
| Buried | Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Barnesville, MD |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1921–1951 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
| Service number | 56922 |
| Commands held | USS Drayton (DD-366) Destroyer Division 9 USS Chester (CA-27) |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II • Battle of Guadalcanal |
| Awards | Navy Cross (3) |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy (1921) |
| Spouse(s) | Laurette Justine St. Laurent |
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