John R. Redman
John Roland Redman | |
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Rear Admiral John Redman in 1956 | |
| Born | January 31, 1898 Reno, Nevada, U.S. |
| Died | May 29, 1970 (aged 72) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1919–1957 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Director of Naval Communications |
| Conflicts | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (3) Navy Commendation Medal |
| Relations | RADM Joseph Redman, USN (brother) |
John "Jack" Roland Redman (January 31, 1898 – May 29, 1970) was an admiral in the United States Navy. A naval communications officer, he played key roles in signals intelligence during World War II in Washington, D.C., and on the staff of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. He also competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics.