Charles P. Cecil

Charles Purcell Cecil
Born4 September 1893
Louisville, Kentucky, US
Died31 July 1944 (1944-08-01) (aged 50)
Vicinity of Funafuti, Pacific Ocean
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Navy
Years of service1916–1944
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsNavy Cross
Bronze Star Medal

Charles Purcell Cecil (4 September 1893  31 July 1944) was a US Navy Admiral during World War II and two time recipient of the Navy Cross.