John Sylvester (admiral)

For the United States Army general, see John B. Sylvester. For the businessman associated with Babe Ruth, see Johnny Sylvester.
John Sylvester
BornJuly 7, 1904
Wellston, Ohio
DiedJuly 26, 1990(1990-07-26) (aged 86)
Washington, D.C.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1926–1965
RankVice Admiral
CommandsUSS Missouri (BB-63)
ConflictsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)

John Sylvester (July 7, 1904 – July 26, 1990) was an officer in the United States Navy who served from the 1930s to the 1960s and rose to the rank of vice admiral.

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