Henry C. Bruton

Henry C. Bruton was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.

Biography
Bruton was born Henry Chester Bruton in Belleville, Arkansas. He died from cancer on August 15, 1992 in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Career
Bruton graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1926. His first assignments were aboard the USS California (BB-44) and USS Mississippi (BB-41).

During World War II, he first commanded the USS Greenling (SS-213). While in this command, Bruton was three times awarded the Navy Cross, as well as a Navy Commendation Medal. Additionally, during this time the Greenling became one of the first four Naval vessels to be awarded the Presidential Unit Citation.

Later, Bruton was named Chief of Staff of the Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Director of the Legislative Division of the Judge Advocate General's Corps. During the Korean War, Bruton held command of the USS Wisconsin (BB-64). He would also become Director of Naval Communications.

Other awards Bruton received include the Legion of Merit with award star. In addition, he was authorized to wear the Submarine Combat Patrol insignia.