Arthur P. Fairfield

Arthur P. Fairfield

Vice Admiral Arthur Phillip Fairfield (October 29, 1877 –1946) was an officer in the United States Navy.

Born in Saco, Maine, his commands included the destroyers "McDougal" (DD-54), 1915-1917 and "Gregory" (DD-82) in 1918. Fairfield commanded a special squadron in 1936 to rescue American nationals from the Spanish Civil War. In 1939, he took command of Battleship Division Three of the United States Fleet.

Awards

He was awarded the Navy Cross for his service in command of "McDougal".

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NAME= Fairfield, Arthur P.
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SHORT DESCRIPTION= United States Navy admiral
DATE OF BIRTH= October 29, 1877
PLACE OF BIRTH= Saco, Maine
DATE OF DEATH= 1946
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