John F. Shafroth Jr.
John Franklin Shafroth Jr. (March 31, 1887 – September 1, 1967) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of Vice Admiral. He distinguished himself as Commander of destroyer USS Terry during World War I and received the Navy Cross, the United States Navy second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. Shafroth Jr. rose to the flag rank during World War II and commanded Southeast Pacific Area or Battleship Squadron 2 during Battle of Okinawa. He led the first naval bombardment of mainland Japan during the World War II, on July 14, 1945.
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John F. Shafroth Jr.
John Franklin Shafroth Jr. (March 31, 1887 – September 1, 1967) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of Vice Admiral. He distinguished himself as Commander of destroyer USS Terry during World War I and received the Navy Cross, the United States Navy second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. Shafroth Jr. rose to the flag rank during World War II and commanded Southeast Pacific Area or Battleship Squadron 2 during Battle of Okinawa. He led the first naval bombardment of mainland Japan during the World War II, on July 14, 1945.
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1887-03-31
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Denver, Colorado, US
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VADM John F. Shafroth Jr., USN
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Battleship Division 8
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1967-09-01
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Westerly, Rhode Island, US
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President, Naval Historical Foundation
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John Franklin Shafroth Jr.
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“Big Jack”
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Commandant, Fifteenth Naval district
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Commandant, Seventh Naval district
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December 1944 – June 1945
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