John O. Miner

John Odgers Miner (June 22, 1910 – April 21, 1999) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy.

Biography Miner was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1910. He died on April 21, 1999.

Career Miner graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1931. After graduation, he would be assigned to the . Later, he was assigned to the , and , before becoming Executive Officer of the during World War II.

Later in the war, Miner became the first commander of the . While in command of the Tingey, he was awarded the Silver Star for his service during a period of time that included participating in the Battle of the Philippine Sea and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. He also received a Letter of Commendation during his command.

After the war, he was the Commanding Officer of the and U.S. Naval Attaché in Rome, Italy.

Other awards he received include: the Legion of Merit, the Navy Commendation Medal, the American Defense Service Medal with award star, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with five engagement stars, the World War II Victory Medal, the China Service Medal, the Navy Occupation Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Korea Medal, the Philippine Liberation Medal and the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.