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Encyclopedia > Joel R. P. Pringle

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Joel Roberts Poinsett Pringle, born in Georgetown, S.C., 4 February 1873, was appointed to the Naval Academy in 1888, and commissioned Ensign in 1894. Attaining the rank of Vice Admiral in 1932, his commands included Perkins; Dixie; Flotilla 2, Destroyer Force, Atlantic Fleet; Melville; Idaho; Naval War College; Battleship Division 3, Battle Force; and Battleships; Battle Force. For his service during World War I he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious service ina duty of great responsibility as commanding officer, Melville and Chief of Staff, Destroyer Flotillas, European Waters. He died at San Diego, Calif., 25 September 1932.


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