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Russell Million Ihrig (December 15th, 1895-December 1986) was an American naval officer and university administrator.

He was appointed to the United States Naval Academy in 1915, graduating 50th in his class on June 6th, 1918.

During the First World War, Ihrig received the Navy Cross for his actions on September 9th, 1918, for his actions commanding a boat that rescued survivors of the Missanabie after it had been torpedoed by a U-boat.

During the early 1930s, Ihrig served as Associate Professor of Naval Science and Tactics at the University of California, Berkeley.

At the Battle of Midway, Ihrig commanded the USS Cimarron in the fueling group of Task Force 16.

Between October of 1943 and May of 1944, Ihrig served as a staff officer to Chester W. Nimitz in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, receiving the Legion of Merit for his services.

On November 24th, 1944, Ihrig was made a temporary Commodore, effective November 10th, 1944, while serving as a staff officer to the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Between July 17th, 1945 and May 18th, 1946, Ihrig served as commander of the USS Canberra.

Between 1947 and 1955, Ihrig served as President of the California Maritime Academy.