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John M. Will
United States Navy Vice admiral / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Mylin Will (15 September 1899 – 5 May 1981)[1] was an American naval officer, President of American Export-Isbrandtsen Lines, commander-in-chief of Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet in World War II, and Vice admiral of the United States Navy who subsequently served commanding officer of the United States Seventh Fleet at Midway Atoll and Guam, and retired full admiral.
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Born | (1899-09-15)15 September 1899 Perth Amboy, New Jersey, US |
Died | 5 May 1981(1981-05-05) (aged 81) Bethesda, Maryland, US |
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Years of service | 19xx - 1959 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit (3) |
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Mylin was assigned to Bureau of Naval Personnel where he served training-director as well as commanding officer of cruiser Columbus. Besides serving in the naval department, he was the president and later, chairman of the Arthur Tickle Engineering Works Inc.[2]