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Henry Kent Hewitt
United States Navy officer (1887–1972) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry Kent Hewitt (February 11, 1887 – September 15, 1972)[1] was the United States Navy commander of amphibious operations in north Africa and southern Europe through World War II. He was born in Hackensack, New Jersey and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1907. His classmates included Patrick N. L. Bellinger, Willis W. Bradley, Robert C. Giffen, Jonas H. Ingram, George M. Courts, Claud A. Jones, and Raymond A. Spruance.[2]
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![]() Admiral H. Kent Hewitt c. 1945 | |
Born | (1887-02-11)February 11, 1887 Hackensack, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | September 15, 1972(1972-09-15) (aged 85) Middlebury, Vermont, U.S. |
Buried | United States Naval Academy Cemetery (Section 2 Lot 209) |
Allegiance | United States of America |
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Years of service | 1906–1949 |
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Commands held | United States Naval Forces Europe United States Eighth Fleet Amphibious Force, Atlantic Fleet Special Service Squadron USS Indianapolis USS Cummings USS Eagle |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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