Fitzhugh Lee III
Fitzhugh Lee III | |
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| Birth name | Fitzhugh Burton Lee |
| Born | August 18, 1905 Batangas, Philippine Islands |
| Died | January 20, 1992 (aged 86) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1926–1967 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | USS Manila Bay (CVE-61) |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Navy Cross (2) Navy Dist. Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit |
| Spouse(s) | Harriet Frances Davis |
Fitzhugh Lee III (August 19, 1905 – January 20, 1992) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. A 1926 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. His classmates included Henry C. Bruton, Charles Carpenter, Howard Gilmore, Lofton Henderson, Carlton Hutchins, Max Leslie, Wade McClusky, Robert B. Pirie, and John Sylvester. He saw combat during World War II, earning the Navy Cross twice while serving as captain of the USS Manila Bay (CVE-61). He was a member of the Lee family.