Henry C. Bruton
Henry Chester Bruton | |
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| Born | March 15, 1905 Belleville, Arkansas, US |
| Died | August 15, 1992 (aged 87) Chevy Chase, Maryland, US |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1926–1960 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | Director of Naval Communications USS Wisconsin (BB-64) USS S-39 |
| Battles / wars | Yangtze Patrol World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Navy Cross (3) Legion of Merit (4) Navy Commendation Medal |
Henry Chester Bruton (15 March 1905 – 15 August 1992) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy, becoming Director of Naval Communications in the 1950s. For his actions during World War II, he was awarded the Navy Cross three times and the Legion of Merit twice. He received the Legion of Merit twice more for contributions to the US Cold War effort in the 1950s, retiring in 1960.