Years of service 1911-1950 Commands held USS Wasp (CV-7) | Name John Reeves, Rank Admiral | |
Born April 25, 1888 ( 1888-04-25 ) Allegiance United States of America Battles/wars World War I
World War II Awards Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (4) Died July 16, 1967, Pensacola, Florida, United States | ||
Service/branch United States Navy Battles and wars World War I, World War II |
John W. Reeves, Jr. (April 25, 1888 – July 16, 1967) was an admiral of the United States Navy who served as the Commander of the Alaskan Sector, Northwest Sea Frontier, during World War II. As such, he led the effort to dislodge Imperial Japan forces from the Aleutian Islands.
Later transferred back to sea duty, Reeves was designated (on 7 Mar 1944), commander, Carrier Division Four (COMCARDIV) Task Group 58.1 hoisting his flag in USS Enterprise (CV-6). Reeves' Task Group 58.3, consisting of the Enterprise, Lexington (CV-16), San Jacinto (CVL-30) and Princeton(CVL-23), played a key role in the Battle of the Philippine Sea on 19–20 June 1944.
A native of Haddonfield, New Jersey, Reeves died at Pensacola, Florida.
Prior to flag rank, Admiral Reeves was the commanding officer of the USS Wasp (CV-7).