John L. McCrea

John L. McCrea (29 May 1891 – 25 January 1990) was an American naval officer of World War I and World War II, and later an insurance executive.

For other people named John McCrea, see John McCrea (disambiguation).
John Livingstone McCrea
Born(1891-05-29)May 29, 1891
Marlette, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJanuary 25, 1990(1990-01-25) (aged 98)
Needham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Education
  • 1915, USNA
  • 1923, Naval War College
  • 1929, LL.B., GWU Law
  • 1934, LL.M., GWU Law
SpouseMartha (?–his death)
Children
  • Meredith Coyne
  • Annie Sullivan
  • stepson, Philip H. Tobey
  • stepdaughter, Julia C. Tobey
Military career
Allegiance United States Navy
Years of service1915–1953
RankVice admiral
Commands held
  • 1924 USS Bittern (AM-36)
  • 1943 USS Iowa (BB-61)
  • Task force 92
  • 1944 Cruiser Division 3
  • 1944–1945 Cruiser Division 1
  • 1949 Director, Personnel Policy Board
  • 1952 First Naval District, Boston
Battles/wars
  • World War I
  • World War II
Notes
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