John Addison Scott
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John Addison Scott | |
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![]() Nimitz awarding Scott with the Navy Cross.[1] | |
Born | Lowell, Michigan | March 17, 1906
Died | December 27, 1986 Sun City, Arizona | (aged 80)
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery |
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Branch | ![]() |
Years of service | 1928–1962 |
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Commands held | USS Tunny (SS-282) Submarine Division 221 Submarine Division 41 [2] USS Furse[3] |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
John Addison Scott (17 Mar 1906 – 27 Dec 1986), was a decorated submarine commander during World War II who reached the rank of rear admiral in the United States Navy.[4][5]
References[]
- ^ "NH 58541 Nimitz Presents Navy Cross". NHHC. 1943-08-04. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ^ https://www.newspapers.com/image/120910808
- ^ "John Scott - Recipient - Military Times Hall Of Valor". valor.militarytimes.com.
Categories:
- 1906 births
- 1986 deaths
- People from Lowell, Michigan
- Military personnel from Michigan
- United States Navy rear admirals (lower half)
- United States Navy personnel of World War II
- Recipients of the Navy Cross (United States)
- United States Naval Academy alumni