Henry Kent Hewitt

Henry Kent Hewitt
Admiral H. Kent Hewitt c. 1945
Born(1887-02-11)February 11, 1887
DiedSeptember 15, 1972(1972-09-15) (aged 85)
Buried
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Navy
Service years1906–1949
Rank Admiral
CommandsUnited States Naval Forces Europe
United States Eighth Fleet
Amphibious Force, Atlantic Fleet
Special Service Squadron
USS Indianapolis
USS Cummings
USS Eagle
Conflicts
Awards

Henry Kent Hewitt (February 11, 1887 – September 15, 1972) was the United States Navy commander of amphibious operations in North Africa and southern Europe through World War II. He was born in Hackensack, New Jersey and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1907. His classmates included Patrick N. L. Bellinger, Willis W. Bradley, Robert C. Giffen, Jonas H. Ingram, George M. Courts, Claud A. Jones, and Raymond A. Spruance.