John Rowan (United States Navy)
John J. Rowan (September 6, 1919 – October 6, 2012) was a captain in the United States Navy.
Captain John J. Rowan | |
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Captain John Rowan as Commanding Officer, USS Annapolis (AGMR-1) | |
| Born | September 6, 1919 St. Paul, Minnesota |
| Died | October 6, 2012 (aged 93) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1941–1966 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands held | USS Vincennes (CA-44) USS North Carolina (BB-55) USS De Haven (DD-469) USS Blue (DD-744) USS Lyman K. Swenson (DD-729) ComDesRon TWO ComCruDesPac NavCommFac, London USS Newport News (CA-148) USS Wren (DD-568) U.S. Naval Academy as Assistant Chief Of Staff for Personnel and Administration Director of Naval Communications as Director of Plans and Policy Division Officer in Charge, Naval Communications System USS Annapolis (AGMR-1) |
| Battles/wars | World War II *1st Battle of Savo Island *2nd Battle of Savo Island Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Purple Heart with Gold Star (2) Legion of Merit Asiatic-Pacific Theater (9 Battle Stars) American Campaign Medal American Defense Service Medal Navy Occupation Service Medal Philippine Liberation Medal China Service Medal World War II Victory Medal Vietnam Service Medal Vietnam Campaign Medal Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Commendation |
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