John Rowan (United States Navy)

Captain John J. Rowan
Captain John Rowan as Commanding Officer, USS Annapolis (AGMR-1)
Born(1919-09-06)September 6, 1919
St. Paul, Minnesota
DiedOctober 6, 2012(2012-10-06) (aged 93)
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Navy Seal United States Navy
Years of service1941–1966
Rank Captain
CommandsUSS Vincennes (CA-44)
USS North Carolina (BB-55)
USS De Haven (DD-469)
USS Blue (DD-744)
USS Lyman K. Swenson (DD-729)
ComDesRon TWO
ComCruDesPac
NavCommFac, London
USS Newport News (CA-148)
USS Wren (DD-568)
U.S. Naval Academy as Assistant Chief Of Staff for Personnel and Administration
Director of Naval Communications as Director of Plans and Policy Division
Officer in Charge, Naval Communications System
USS Annapolis (AGMR-1)
Battles / warsWorld War II
*1st Battle of Savo Island
*2nd Battle of Savo Island
Korean War
Vietnam War
AwardsPurple Heart with Gold Star (2)
Legion of Merit
Asiatic-Pacific Theater (9 Battle Stars)
American Campaign Medal
American Defense Service Medal
Navy Occupation Service Medal
Philippine Liberation Medal
China Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Commendation

John J. Rowan (September 6, 1919 – October 6, 2012) was a captain in the United States Navy.