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)

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. Hoover became one of Nimitz's trusted if little known admirals of the Pacific war.

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.

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