Frank Carlin Sutton, Jr., USN

Born  25 Sep 1898Rockland, Washington, USA
Died  31 Dec 1985(87)Vincent, Washington, Ohio, USA

Ranks

1 Apr 1938 Lt.Cdr.
17 Jul 1942 T/Cdr.
15 May 1943 T/Capt.

Decorations

Warship Commands listed for Frank Carlin Sutton, USN


ShipRankTypeFromTo
USS Wright (AV 1)T/Cdr.Seaplane tender9 Mar 194328 Dec 1943
USS Saginaw Bay (CVE 82)T/Capt.Escort carrier2 Mar 194415 Mar 1945 (1)

Career information

Frank Sutton born 9/25/1898 Belpre Ohio. 1st active duty 1922 Ensign Sutton USS Mississippi.By 1942 he worked his way up to full commander and reported to USS Chenango. A few months later he was promoted to captain and was assigned commanding officer of the USS Wright.

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