Claude V. Ricketts

Claude Vernon Ricketts
Born(1906-02-23)February 23, 1906
Missouri, US
DiedJuly 6, 1964(1964-07-06) (aged 58)
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1929–1964
RankAdmiral
CommandsVice Chief of Naval Operations
ConflictsWorld War II Cold War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Navy Commendation Medal
RelationsRADM Myron Ricketts (son)

Claude Vernon Ricketts (February 23, 1906 – July 6, 1964) was a four-star admiral in the United States Navy, who served as the Vice Chief of Naval Operations from 1961 to 1964.

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