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John H. Hoover
John Howard Hoover | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Johnny", "Genial John" |
| Born | May 15, 1887 Seville, Ohio, US |
| Died | December 2, 1970 (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) |
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]
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]
- ^ "The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia: Hoover, John H".
- ^ Hoyt, Edwin P. (2000). How They Won the War in the Pacific: Nimitz and His Admirals. Lyons. p. 31. ISBN 1-58574-148-5.
- ^ "HyperWar: The Army Air Forces in WWII: Vol. V--The Pacific: MATTERHORN to Nagasaki [Chapter 17]".
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