John O. Miner
John O. Miner
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Born | Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S. |
June 22, 1910
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ |
United States Navy |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | USS Tingey (DD-539) USS Wisconsin (BB-64) |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Silver Star |
John O. Miner was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
Biography
Miner was born John Odgers Miner in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1910.[1] He died on April 21, 1999.[2]
Career
Miner graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1931. After graduation, he would be assigned to the USS Maryland (BB-46). Later, he was assigned to the USS Utah (BB-31), USS Minneapolis (CA-36) and USS Cushing (DD-376) before becoming Executive Officer of the USS Meade (DD-602) during World War II.
Later in the war, Miner became the first commander of the USS Tingey (DD-539). While in command of the Tingey, he was awarded the Silver Star for his service during a period of time that included taking action in the Battle of the Philippine Sea and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. He also received a Letter of Commendation during his command.
After the war, he would be named Commanding Officer of the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) and U.S. Naval Attaché in Rome, Italy.
Other awards he received include the Legion of Merit, the Navy Commendation Medal, the American Defense Service Medal with award star, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with five engagement stars, the World War II Victory Medal, the China Service Medal, the Navy Occupation Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Korea Medal, the Philippine Liberation Medal and the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
References
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- People from Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- United States Navy admirals
- United States Navy officers
- Recipients of the Silver Star
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- American military personnel of World War II
- American military personnel of the Korean War
- United States Naval Academy alumni
- 1910 births
- 1999 deaths