Thomas L. Sprague

Thomas Lamison Sprague (October 2, 1894 – September 17, 1972) was a vice admiral of the United States Navy, who served during World War II as commander of the aircraft carrier Intrepid and took part in the battles of Guam, Leyte Gulf and Okinawa.

[2] Between 1931 and 1936, Sprague served as commander of Scouting Squadron 6, director of the Aeronautical Engine Laboratory at the Naval Aircraft Factory in Philadelphia, and air officer on board the aircraft carrier Saratoga before being reassigned as to Pensacola as superintendent of Naval Air Training from 1937 to 1940.

[2] After serving staff duty from January to June 1943, Sprague commissioned the aircraft carrier Intrepid in August, and commanded the ship in raids against the Truk and Marshall Islands during the first two months of 1944.

[2] Promoted to rear admiral in June, Sprague commanded Carrier Division 22, which covered the assault on Guam from July–August and Morotai in September.

Appointed commander of the Pacific Fleet Air Force in October, Sprague would hold this post until his retirement in April 1952.