John H. Hoover

John Howard Hoover
John Howard Hoover
Nickname(s)	"Johnny", "Genial John"
Born	May 15, 1887; Seville, Ohio, US
Died	December 2, 1970 (aged 83); Washington, D.C., US
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1903–1948
Rank	Admiral
Commands held	Forward Area Central Pacific ; Carrier Division 4 ; Task Force 57 Pacific Feet ; Marianas Pacific; Caribbean Sea Frontier; Tenth Naval District
Battles/wars	World War I; World War II Operation Neuland; Battle of Tarawa; Battle of Kwajalein; Battle of Eniwetok; Battle of Saipan; Battle of Guam; Battle of Peleliu; Battle of Iwo Jima;
Awards	Navy Cross; Distinguished Service Medal (3)

1945 interview

As Forward Area Commander, VADM Hoover discusses progress of the Iwo Jima invasion.

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John Howard Hoover (May 15, 1887 – December 2, 1970) was a United States Navy admiral who held several flag commands during World War II most notably those in the Central Pacific under Chester W. Nimitz.^[1] Hoover became one of Nimitz's trusted if little known admirals of the Pacific war.^[2]

Vice Admiral Hoover served as Commander, Forward Area, Pacific Ocean Areas, during the buildup of Boeing B-29 Superfortress heavy bomber units in 1944–45 in the Mariana Islands.^[3]

^ "The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia: Hoover, John H".
^ Hoyt, Edwin P. (2000). How They Won the War in the Pacific: Nimitz and His Admirals. Lyons. p. 31. ISBN 1-58574-148-5.
^ "HyperWar: The Army Air Forces in WWII: Vol. V--The Pacific: MATTERHORN to Nagasaki [Chapter 17]".

[1] "The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia: Hoover, John H".

[Howtheywon1-2] Hoyt, Edwin P. (2000). How They Won the War in the Pacific: Nimitz and His Admirals. Lyons. p. 31. ISBN 1-58574-148-5.

[3] "HyperWar: The Army Air Forces in WWII: Vol. V--The Pacific: MATTERHORN to Nagasaki [Chapter 17]".

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