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Vice Admiral Arthur Phillip Fairfield (October 29, 1877 –1946) was an officer in the United States Navy.
Born in Saco, Maine, his commands included the destroyers McDougal (DD-54), 1915-1917 and Gregory (DD-82) in 1918. Fairfield commanded a special squadron in 1936 to rescue American nationals from the Spanish Civil War. In 1939, he took command of Battleship Division Three of the United States Fleet.
Awards
He was awarded the Navy Cross for his service in command of McDougal.
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| NAME | Fairfield, Arthur P. |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | United States Navy admiral |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 29, 1877 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Saco, Maine |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1946 |
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