Ian C. Eddy

Ian Crawford Eddy (10 June 1906 – 30 December 1976), was a decorated American submarine commander during World War II who reached the rank of Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.[3]

Ian Crawford Eddy
Birth nameIan Augustus Eddy [1]
Born(1906-06-10)June 10, 1906
Saratoga Springs, New York
DiedDecember 30, 1976(1976-12-30) (aged 70)
New London, Connecticut
Buried
United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Navy
Years of service1930-1954
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands heldUSS Pargo (SS-264)
USS S-45 (SS-156)
Submarine Squadron 3
USS Orion (AS-18) [2]
Battles/warsWorld War II
Awards Navy Cross
Silver Star
Bronze Star (2)
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy
Spouse(s)Emily Wingate Austin

References
  1. https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/286043-the-eddy-family-in-america-supplement-of-1950?viewer=1&offset=1#page=162&viewer=picture&o=info&n=0&q=
  2. "Submarine Tender Photo Index (AD)". NavSource Naval History. 1941-07-31. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
  3. "Ian Eddy - Recipient - Military Times Hall Of Valor". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2019-12-11.


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