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Albert Bledsoe 1917 August 24, 2017 1:53 PM updated: August 24, 2017 2:01 PM

From http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=19792

McQueen Bledsoe
Date of birth: August 28, 1896
Date of death: December 15, 1981
Place of Birth: Texas, Cleburne
Home of record: San Antonio Texas

Albert Bledsoe graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1918. He retired as a Vice Admiral in the U.S. Navy.

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Navy Cross

Awarded for actions during the World War II

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Albert McQueen Bledsoe (NSN: 0-17147), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Light Cruiser U.S.S. DENVER (CL-58), in action against enemy Japanese forces from 17 October 1944 to 29 October 1944, when that vessel supported the landings of our forces on Dinagat, Suluan and Leyte Islands. On 24 October the U.S.S. DENVER participated in the defense of Leyte Gulf during the Battle of Surigao Strait, which resulted in the sinking of at least one enemy battleship, a cruiser and six destroyers. This successful attack contributed in large measure to eliminating an imminent and dangerous threat to our transports and other ships in Leyte Gulf. Through his professional skill and capable leadership, Captain Bledsoe's vessel performed all missions assigned to her in a highly efficient manner and contributed materially to our success. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.

General Orders: Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 02465 (March 8, 1945)

Action Date: October 17 - 29, 1944

Service: Navy

Rank: Captain

Company: Commanding Officer

Division: U.S.S. Denver (CL-58)

Legion of Merit

Awarded for actions during the World War II

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat "V" to Captain Albert McQueen Bledsoe (NSN: 0-17147), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. DENVER (CL-58), a cruiser, in operations against the Japanese from February 1944 to April 1945. By his initiative, perseverance, and outstanding ability, he contributed materially to the success of our forces. His outstanding service and conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Captain Bledsoe is authorized to wear the Combat "V".)

Action Date: February 1944 - April 1945

Service: Navy

Rank: Captain

Company: Commanding Officer

Division: U.S.S. Denver (CL-58)


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