John J. Ballentine | |
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| Born | 4 October 1896 Hillsboro, Ohio |
| Died | 21 May 1970 (aged 73) Bethesda, Maryland[1] |
| Allegiance |  USA |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1917–1954 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Naval Air Force Atlantic Sixth Fleet Carrier Division ONE Carrier Division SEVEN USS Bunker Hill USS Long Island VT-2B VO-11 VT-20 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star |
John Jennings Ballentine (4 October 1896 – 21 May 1970) was an early United States Naval Aviator who commanded the escort carrier USS Long Island and the fleet carrier USS Bunker Hill during World War II. After the war, he commanded the United States Sixth Fleet and Naval Air Force Atlantic.
- ^ "John J. Ballentine, Retired Admiral, 73". The New York Times. 23 May 1970. p. 22. Retrieved 4 July 2020.