John H. Hoover
| John Howard Hoover | |
|---|---|
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| Nickname(s) | "Johnny", "Genial John" |
| Born |
May 15, 1887 Seville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | December 2, 1970 (aged 83) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Navy
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| Years of service | 1903–1948 |
| Rank |
 Admiral
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| Commands held | Forward Area Central Pacific Carrier Division 4 Task Force 57 Pacific Feet Marianas Pacific Fleet Caribbean Sea Frontier Tenth Naval District, San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Awards |
Navy Cross Distinguished Service Medal (three)(United States) |
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. Hoover became one of Nimitz's trusted if little known admirals of the Pacific war.
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