John H. Hoover
John Howard Hoover | |
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| Nicknames | "Johnny", "Genial John" |
| Born | May 15, 1887 Seville, Ohio, US |
| Died | December 2, 1970 (aged 83) Washington, D.C., US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1903–1948 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Forward Area Central Pacific Carrier Division 4 Task Force 57 Pacific Feet Marianas Pacific Caribbean Sea Frontier Tenth Naval District |
| Conflicts | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Medal (3) |
John Howard Hoover (May 15, 1887 – December 2, 1970) was a United States Navy admiral who held several flag commands during World War II most notably those in the Central Pacific under Chester W. Nimitz. Hoover became one of Nimitz's trusted if little known admirals of the Pacific war.
Vice Admiral Hoover served as Commander, Forward Area, Pacific Ocean Areas, during the buildup of Boeing B-29 Superfortress heavy bomber units in 1944–45 in the Mariana Islands.