RAdm. Clifton Albert F. ?ÆZiggy?ô Sprague commanded Task Unit 77.4.3 (Taffy 3) during the Battle off Samar. Taffy 3 was comprised of 6 escort carriers, 3 destroyers, and 4 destroyer escorts. Two escort carriers, 2 destroyers, and 1 destroyer escort wer
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