John L. Hall Jr.
United States Navy admiral / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Admiral John Lesslie Hall Jr. (11 April 1891 – 6 March 1978) was a senior officer of the United States Navy, who served during World War II.
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John Lesslie Hall Jr. | |
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Nickname(s) | "Viking of Assault" |
Born | (1891-04-11)April 11, 1891 Williamsburg, Virginia, United States |
Died | March 6, 1978(1978-03-06) (aged 86) Scottsdale, Arizona, United States |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1913–1953 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | USS Childs USS Asheville USS Arkansas Northwest African Sea Frontier Amphibious Force, North African Waters 11th Amphibious Force Task Force 55 Amphibious Force, Pacific Fleet Western Sea Frontier Pacific Reserve Fleet Armed Forces Staff College |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) |
Relations | John Lesslie Hall (father) |
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