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John H. Hoover
American four star Admiral / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Howard Hoover (May 15, 1887 – December 2, 1970) was a United States Navy admiral who held several flag commands during World War II most notably those in the Central Pacific under Chester W. Nimitz.[1] Hoover became one of Nimitz's trusted if little known admirals of the Pacific war.[2]
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Nickname(s) | "Johnny", "Genial John" |
Born | (1887-05-15)May 15, 1887 Seville, Ohio, US |
Died | December 2, 1970(1970-12-02) (aged 83) Washington, D.C., US |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1903–1948 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | Forward Area Central Pacific Carrier Division 4 Task Force 57 Pacific Feet Marianas Pacific Caribbean Sea Frontier Tenth Naval District |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Medal (3) |
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Vice Admiral Hoover served as Commander, Forward Area, Pacific Ocean Areas, during the buildup of Boeing B-29 Superfortress heavy bomber units in 1944–45 in the Mariana Islands.[3]