John H. Sides | |
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Nickname(s) | Savvy |
Born | Roslyn, Washington, U.S. | April 22, 1904
Died | April 3, 1978 San Diego, California, U.S. | (aged 73)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1925–1963 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | United States Pacific Fleet |
Battles / wars | World War II Cold War |
Awards | Navy DSM Legion of Merit (2) Navy Commendation Medal (2) |
Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Admiral John Harold Sides (April 22, 1904 – April 3, 1978) was a four-star admiral in the United States Navy who served as commander in chief of the United States Pacific Fleet from 1960 to 1963 and was known as the father of the Navy's guided-missile program.