William F. Bringle
William F. Bringle | |
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William F. Bringle as vice admiral | |
| Nickname(s) | Bush |
| Born | April 23, 1913 Covington, Tennessee |
| Died | March 19, 1999 (aged 85) Rancho Santa Fe, California |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1933–1974 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | United States Naval Forces Europe United States Seventh Fleet Task Force 77 Carrier Division 7 USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) Heavy Attack Wing Two Carrier Air Group One Carrier Air Group Seventeen VOF-1 |
| Battles / wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (6) Air Medal (17) |
Admiral William Floyd Bringle (April 23, 1913 – March 19, 1999) was a senior officer in the United States Navy. He was the first commanding officer of USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), commanded the United States Seventh Fleet from 1967 to 1970 during the Vietnam War, and as commander, United States Naval Forces Europe from 1971 to 1973.