John E. Gingrich

John E. Gingrich
ADM John E. Gingrich
Nickname(s)Johnny
Born(1897-02-23)February 23, 1897
Dodge City, Kansas
DiedMay 26, 1960(1960-05-26) (aged 63)
New York City, New York
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1919–1954
Rank Admiral
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (2)
Navy Commendation Medal

Admiral John Edward Gingrich (February 23, 1897 – May 26, 1960) was an officer in the United States Navy who served as the first chief of security for the United States Atomic Energy Commission from 1947 to 1949, and as Chief of Naval Material from 1953 to 1954. He retired from the Navy as a four-star admiral.