Education
Naval War College.
Naval War College.
Pringle, born in Georgetown, South Carolina, was appointed to the United States Naval Academy in 1888, and commissioned ensign in 1894. Pringle graduated from the Naval War College in 1920 and served as a staff member from 1923-1925. Subsequently, he served as the college"s president from 1927-1930.
He died at San Diego, California, 25 September 1932.
The Fletcher-class destroyer United States Ship Pringle (Doctor of Divinity-477) was named for him. The ship was launched by his widow on May 2, 1942 and commissioned on September 15, 1942.
Pringle Hall at the Naval War College is named in his honor.