John S. McCain Jr.
American admiral and naval aviator
Born
January 17th, 1911
114 years ago
Died
1981
44 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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Born in 1911, this individual had a distinguished career in the United States Navy, ultimately achieving the rank of admiral. His career spanned several decades, marked by service during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Notably, he commanded aircraft carriers, including the USS Enterprise and the USS Oriskany, and played key roles in various naval operations. Post-retirement, he remained a prominent figure, contributing to naval strategy and military policy discussions. His legacy includes a focus on naval aviation and maritime operations.
Served as commander of the USS Enterprise
Contributed to naval strategies during major conflicts
Achieved the rank of admiral in the U.S. Navy
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