John P. Weinel
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John Philip Weinel (February 23, 1916 – February 16, 2004) was an admiral in the United States Navy.
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John P. Weinel | |
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Nickname(s) | Blackie |
Born | (1916-02-23)February 23, 1916 Columbia, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | February 16, 2004(2004-02-16) (aged 87) Fallbrook, California, U.S. |
Buried | Saint Paul Evangelical Cemetery, Columbia, Illinois, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1939–1975 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Fighter Squadron 14 Fighter Squadron 42 Carrier Air Group 5 Carrier Division 3 USS Great Sitkin (AE-17) USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14) Carrier Division 3 |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit (2) Air Medal (8) |
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