Laurence A. Abercrombie
Laurence Allen Abercrombie | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Abe" |
| Born | October 11, 1897 Lawrence, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | May 3, 1973 (aged 75) Bethesda, Maryland, US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1917–1951 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
| Service number | 56922 |
| Commands | USS Drayton (DD-366) Destroyer Division 9 USS Chester (CA-27) |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II • Battle of Guadalcanal |
| Awards | Navy Cross (3) |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy (1921) |
Laurence Allen Abercrombie (11 Oct 1897 – 3 May 1973) was an American naval officer who reached the rank of Rear Admiral in the United States Navy during World War II. Admiral Abercrombie was thrice awarded the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat.