John H. Sides

John H. Sides
NicknameSavvy
Born(1904-04-22)April 22, 1904
Roslyn, Washington, U.S.
DiedApril 3, 1978(1978-04-03) (aged 73)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Place of burial
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Navy
Service years1925–1963
Rank Admiral
CommandsUnited States Pacific Fleet
ConflictsWorld War II
Cold War
AwardsNavy DSM
Legion of Merit (2)
Navy Commendation Medal (2)
Alma materUniversity of Michigan

Admiral John Harold Sides (April 22, 1904 – April 3, 1978) was a four-star admiral in the United States Navy who served as commander in chief of the United States Pacific Fleet from 1960 to 1963 and was known as the father of the Navy's guided-missile program.

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