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Claude V. Ricketts was born on 23 February, 1906 in Missouri, US, is a Claude Vernon Ricketts was four star admiral in the United States Navy. Discover Claude V. Ricketts's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 58 years old?

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Age 58 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 23 February, 1906
Birthday 23 February
Birthplace Missouri, US
Date of death 6 July, 1964
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Nationality United States

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1906

Claude Vernon Ricketts (February 23, 1906 – July 6, 1964) was a four-star admiral in the United States Navy, who served as the Vice Chief of Naval Operations from 1961 to 1964.

1922

Ricketts graduated from high school in Kansas in 1922.

1929

He enlisted in the Navy, attended the United States Naval Academy, and became an officer upon his graduation in 1929.

He was captain of the boxing team for two years at Annapolis.

As a lieutenant, he was the gunnery officer on board the USS West Virginia (BB-48) during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

In addition to his duties with the anti-aircraft battery, he helped attend dying captain Mervyn Bennion, with the aid of Doris Miller; assisted in counter-flooding the ship after it heeled over from six torpedoes and two bombs; and assisted in fire fighting.

He was awarded with the Legion of Merit and the Navy Commendation Medal for his service in World War II.

1952

In July 1952 he became head of the Amphibious Warfare Branch in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations under command of Admiral William Fechteler.

1955

Ricketts commanded USS Saint Paul (CA-73) during 1955.

1961

He later became commander of the Second Fleet and then assumed duties as the Vice Chief of Naval Operations in September 1961.

He succeeded admiral James Sargent Russell in this capacity.

1964

Admiral Claude Vernon Ricketts died of a massive heart attack on July 6, 1964, while still in office.

He was posthumously awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for his service as Vice Chief of Naval Operations.

After his death, the destroyer USS Biddle was renamed USS Claude V. Ricketts (DDG-5) in his honor, as was Ricketts Hall at the Naval Academy.

Claude's son Rear Admiral Myron Ricketts, USN Ret., designed and engineered many ships.

Here is the ribbon bar of Admiral Claude V. Ricketts: