Henry Kent Hewitt

Henry Kent Hewitt
Henry Kent Hewitt
	Admiral H. Kent Hewitt c. 1945
Born	February 11, 1887; Hackensack, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	September 15, 1972 (aged 85); Middlebury, Vermont, U.S.
Buried	United States Naval Academy Cemetery; (Section 2 Lot 209)
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1906–1949
Rank	Admiral
Commands held	United States Naval Forces Europe; United States Eighth Fleet; Amphibious Force, Atlantic Fleet; Special Service Squadron; USS Indianapolis; USS Cummings; USS Eagle
Battles/wars	World War I Battle of the Atlantic; World War II Battle of the Atlantic; Battle of Casablanca; Battle of Gela; Battle of Salerno; Operation Dragoon;
Awards	Navy Cross (2); Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2); Army Distinguished Service Medal (2);

Henry Kent Hewitt (February 11, 1887 – September 15, 1972) was the United States Navy commander of amphibious operations in north Africa and southern Europe through World War II. He was born in Hackensack, New Jersey and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1907. His classmates included Patrick N. L. Bellinger, Jonas H. Ingram, George M. Courts, Claud A. Jones, and Willis W. Bradley.

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