Years of service 1919–1956 Name John Cassady | Awards Legion of Merit (3) Rank Admiral | |
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Born April 3, 1896
Spencer, Indiana ( 1896-04-03 ) Allegiance United States of America Battles/wars World War I
World War II Died January 25, 1969, Boca Raton, Florida, United States Commands held United States Naval Forces Europe | ||
Service/branch United States Navy Battles and wars World War I, World War II | ||
John Howard Cassady (April 3, 1896 – January 25, 1969) was an admiral in the United States Navy. He was Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean from 1954 to 1956. Prior to his assignment, Cassady had served as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Air) from January 1950 to May 1952, Commander of USS Saratoga during World War II and Commander of Sixth Fleet from 1952 to 1954. He died in 1969 in Boca Raton, Florida.
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