Left to right: Rear Admiral John G. Crommelin, Jr., USN (1902-1996); Commander Charles L. Crommelin, USN (1909-1945); Commander Richard G. Crommelin, USN (1917-1945); Captain Quentin C. Crommelin, USN (1918-1997)

Born of a pioneer Alabama family in Montgomery and Wetumpka, they were the only five brothers ever to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy. Four of them became aviators. Individually and as a fighting family, they gained fame in World War II, attaining outstanding combat records and multiple decorations. Richard and Charles died in combat. John and Quentin continued distinguished naval careers until retirement. Several books have been written about them. In 1981, the Navy launched the U.S.S. Crommelin (FFG37) in honor of the four aviators and their brother, Vice Admiral Henry Crommelin.