John J. Hyland | |
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 Admiral John J. Hyland | |
| Born | September 1, 1912 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[1] |
| Died | October 25, 1998 (aged 86)[1] Honolulu, Hawaii[2] |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1934–71 |
| Rank |  Admiral |
| Commands | U.S. Pacific Fleet U.S. Seventh Fleet Carrier Division Four USS Saratoga Squadron Commander, USS Intrepid |
| Battles/wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Air Medal (5) |
John Joseph Hyland Jr (September 1, 1912 – October 15, 1998) was an admiral in the United States Navy who commanded the U.S. Pacific Fleet from 1967 to 1970. A naval aviator, he was a champion of the aircraft carrier.
- ^ a b John J. Hyland Shadowbox profile TogetherWeServed.com Retrieved July 22, 2011.
- ^ Saxon, Wolfgang. "Adm. John Hyland, 86, Dies; Championed Naval Air Power" New York Times. November 1, 1998. Retrieved July 22, 2011.