Francis W. Rockwell (admiral)

Francis Warren Rockwell
Francis W. Rockwell in 1942
Born(1886-07-02)July 2, 1886
South Woodstock, Connecticut
DiedJanuary 2, 1979(1979-01-02) (aged 92)
Saint Simons Island, Glynn County, Georgia
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1908–1948
Rank Vice Admiral
Commands heldUSS Winslow (DD-53)
USS Thatcher (DD-162)
USS Robert Smith (DD-324)
USS Dorsey (DD-117)
USS Nevada (BB-36)
16th Naval District
Atlantic Fleet, Amphibious Training Command
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsNavy Cross
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star

Francis Warren Rockwell (July 2, 1886 – January 2, 1979) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy who served from 1908 to 1948.[1]

  1. ^ Morison, Samuel Eliot (2001). History of United States Naval Operations in World War II. Vol. 7: Aleutians, Gilberts and Marshalls, June 1942-April 1944. University of Illinois Press. pp. 37–38. ISBN 0-252-07037-2.

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