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John W Reeves, Jr

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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).

References

John W. Reeves, Jr. Wikipedia