Willis Augustus Lee
Admiral
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Willis Augustus "Ching" Lee Jr. was a vice admiral of the United States Navy during World War II. Lee commanded the American ships during the second night of the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal and turned back a Japanese invasion force headed for the... Wikipedia
Born: May 11, 1888, Natlee, KY
Died: August 25, 1945 (age 57 years), Maine
Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
Awards: Navy Cross, Legion of Merit, and Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Nickname(s): Ching
Rank: Vice Admiral