Admiral Raymond A. Spruance - Indianapolis, IN - Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

This Veteran's Memorial is dedicated to Admiral Raymond A. Spruance. Spruance was Commander of the 5th Fleet and chose the USS Indianapolis as his flagship. The USS Indianapolis National Memorial is further south down the canal. He was also the commander of Task Force 16 at the Battle of Midway.

The plaque and basin were dedicated on June 4th, 2002. It is a bronze plaque on a wall at the end of the Indianapolis Canal Walk. The plaque also features a image of him.

PLAQUE TEXT:
"Admiral Raymond A. Spruance
Memorial Basin

Born 1886 - Died 1969

Graduated Shortridge High School

Naval Officer World War I and World War II

Chose The USS Indianapolis (CA-35)
As His Flagship While Commanding The 5th Fleet

Commander Task Force 16 At The Battle Of Midway
Sank Four Japanese Aircrafts Carriers,
Breaking The Back Of The Japanese Fleet In The Pacific

"Considered The Most Brilliant Fleet Commander
In World War II"

Dedicated June 4, 2002

Mayor Bart Peterson
Dr. Beurt SerVaas

RADM Phillip Balisle USN
G. Donald Steel, NLUS"

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