About John H. Cassady
Lived 1896 – 1969 (aged 72). John H. Cassady was an American military officer and admiral.
John Howard Cassady (April 3, 1896 – January 25, 1969) was an admiral in the United States Navy. He was Commander in Chief, United States Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean from 1954 to 1956. Prior to his assignment, Cassady had served as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Air) from January 1950 to May 1952, commander of during World War II and Carrier Strike Group 1 immediately after the war, and commander of the United States Sixth Fleet from 1952 to 1954. He died in 1969 in Boca Raton, Florida, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Who was John H. Cassady?
American admiral
When was John H. Cassady born?
John H. Cassady was born on 3 April 1896 in Spencer.
When did John H. Cassady die?
John H. Cassady died on 25 January 1969 in Boca Raton.
What was John H. Cassady's occupation?
John H. Cassady was a military officer and admiral.
What nationality was John H. Cassady?
John H. Cassady was American.
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