John M. Will | |
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 John M. Will on 4 November 1956 | |
| Born | 15 September 1899 Perth Amboy, New Jersey, US |
| Died | 5 May 1981 (aged 81) Bethesda, Maryland, US |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  U.S. Navy |
| Years of service | 19xx - 1959 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (3) |
John Mylin Will (15 September 1899 – 5 May 1981)[1] was an American naval officer, President of American Export-Isbrandtsen Lines, commander-in-chief of Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet in World War II, and Vice admiral of the United States Navy who subsequently served commanding officer of the United States Seventh Fleet at Midway Atoll and Guam, and retired full admiral.
Mylin was assigned to Bureau of Naval Personnel where he served training-director as well as commanding officer of cruiser Columbus. Besides serving in the naval department, he was the president and later, chairman of the Arthur Tickle Engineering Works Inc.[2]
- ^ "ADM John Mylin Will". militaryhallofhonor.com.
- ^ Clark, Alfred E. (10 May 1981). "John Mylin Will, 81; Was a Vice Admiral" – via NYTimes.com.