John Addison Scott
John Addison Scott | |
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![]() Nimitz awarding Scott with the Navy Cross.[1] | |
Born | (1906-03-17)March 17, 1906 Lowell, Michigan |
Died | December 27, 1986(1986-12-27) (aged 80) Sun City, Arizona |
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery |
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Years of service | 1928–1962 |
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Commands | USS Tunny (SS-282) Submarine Division 221 Submarine Division 41 [2] USS Furse[3] |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
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]