John Lesslie Hall Jr. | |
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Nickname(s) | "Viking of Assault" |
Born | Williamsburg, Virginia, United States | April 11, 1891
Died | March 6, 1978 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States | (aged 86)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1913–1953 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | USS Childs USS Asheville USS Arkansas Northwest African Sea Frontier Amphibious Force, North African Waters 11th Amphibious Force Task Force 55 Amphibious Force, Pacific Fleet Western Sea Frontier Pacific Reserve Fleet Armed Forces Staff College |
Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) |
Relations | John Lesslie Hall (father) |
Admiral John Lesslie Hall Jr. (11 April 1891 – 6 March 1978) was a senior officer of the United States Navy, who served during World War II.