Willard Augustus Kitts III (April 14, 1894 - November 21, 1964) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of Vice Admiral. An ordnance expert and veteran of several campaigns in Pacific Theater during World War II, he distinguished himself as Commanding officer of heavy cruiser USS Northampton, which was sunk during the Battle of Tassafaronga in November 1942.
U.S. Navy
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