John Addison Scott | |
|---|---|
 Nimitz awarding Scott with the Navy Cross.[1] | |
| Born | March 17, 1906 Lowell, Michigan |
| Died | December 27, 1986 (aged 80) Sun City, Arizona |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1928–1962 |
| Rank |  Rear admiral |
| Commands held | USS Tunny (SS-282) Submarine Division 221 Submarine Division 41 [2] USS Furse[3] |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |  Navy Cross |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
John Addison Scott (17 Mar 1906 – 27 Dec 1986), was a decorated submarine commander during World War II who reached the rank of rear admiral in the United States Navy.[4][5]
References
- ↑ "NH 58541 Nimitz Presents Navy Cross". NHHC. 1943-08-04. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ↑ "2 Jan 1987, Page 20 - Arizona Republic at". Newspapers.com. 1987-01-02. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
- ↑ "John Scott - Recipient - Military Times Hall Of Valor". valor.militarytimes.com.
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