Jonas Ingram
| Jonas Howard Ingram | |
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| Born |
October 15, 1886 Jeffersonville, Indiana |
| Died | September 9, 1952 (aged 65) San Diego, California |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Navy
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| Years of service | 1907–1947 |
| Rank |
 Admiral
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Admiral Jonas Howard Ingram (October 15, 1886 – September 9, 1952) was an officer in the United States Navy during World War I and World War II. He commanded the United States Atlantic Fleet during World War II and was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in 1914 in Veracruz, Mexico.
As a youth, Ingram attended Jeffersonville High School and Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana, then was appointed to the United States Naval Academy in 1903, at the age of 17. During Ingram's time at the Academy, he was a member of the school's rowing, track and football teams, leading the latter team to the Midshipmen's first victory in six years over their bitter rivals from Army by scoring the lone touchdown in the 1906 clash. His athletic exploits helped earn him the Academy's prestigious Athletic Sword and induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1968.
As a Lieutenant, Ingram was named the 15th head college football coach for the United States Naval Academy Midshipmen located in Annapolis, Maryland and he held that position for two seasons, from 1915 until 1916. His coaching record at United States Naval Academy was 9 wins, 8 losses, and 2 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him 22nd at United States Naval Academy in total wins and 24th at United States Naval Academy in winning percentage (0.526).
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