Arnold E. True

Arnold E. True
Born(1901-01-23)January 23, 1901
Owenton, Kentucky, United States
DiedNovember 12, 1979(1979-11-12) (aged 78)
Palo Alto, California, United States
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Navy
Service years1917–1946
Rank Rear Admiral
CommandsUSS Hammann
Destroyer Division 4
Conflicts
AwardsNavy Cross
Navy DSM
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart

Arnold Ellsworth True (January 23, 1901 – December 11, 1979) was a highly decorated officer in the U.S. Navy with the rank of rear admiral, who is most famous for his service as Commanding officer of the Sims-class destroyer USS Hammann during the Battle of Midway.