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John Addison Scott

John Addison Scott (17 Mar 1906 – 27 Dec 1986), was a decorated submarine commander during World War II who reached the rank of rear admiral in the United States Navy.[4][5]

John Addison Scott
Nimitz awarding Scott with the Navy Cross.[1]
Born(1906-03-17)March 17, 1906
Lowell, Michigan
DiedDecember 27, 1986(1986-12-27) (aged 80)
Sun City, Arizona
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Navy
Years of service1928–1962
Rank Rear admiral
CommandsUSS Tunny (SS-282)
Submarine Division 221
Submarine Division 41 [2]
USS Furse[3]
Battles / warsWorld War II
Awards Navy Cross
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy

References

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  1. ^ "NH 58541 Nimitz Presents Navy Cross". NHHC. 1943-08-04. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
  2. ^ Svonavec (1936-05-30). "Submarine Commanders by USNA Class Year 1926 - 1930". Fleet Organization Home Page. Archived from the original on 2019-12-16. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
  3. ^ "Destroyer Photo Index DD-882 / DDR-882 USS FURSE". NavSource Naval History. 1944-09-23. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
  4. ^ "2 Jan 1987, Page 20 - Arizona Republic at". Newspapers.com. 1987-01-02. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
  5. ^ "John Scott - Recipient - Military Times Hall Of Valor". valor.militarytimes.com.
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