Jesse B. Oldendorf

Jesse B. Oldendorf
Admiral Jesse B. Oldendorf
Nickname(s)Oley
Born(1887-02-16)16 February 1887
Riverside, California
Died27 April 1974(1974-04-27) (aged 87)
Portsmouth, Virginia
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1909–1948
RankAdmiral
Commands
Battles / wars
Awards

Jesse Barrett "Oley" Oldendorf (16 February 1887 – 27 April 1974) was an admiral in the United States Navy, famous for defeating a Japanese force in the Battle of Leyte Gulf during World War II. He also served as commander of the American naval forces during the early phase of the Battle of the Caribbean. In early 1942, a secret group of senior Navy officers empaneled by President Franklin D. Roosevelt assessed him as one of the 40 most competent of the 120 flag officers in the Navy.[1]

  1. ^ Frank, Richard B., Picking Winners?, Naval History Magazine - June 2011 Volume 25, Number 3