File:U.S. Navy Adm. John Sidney “Jack” McCain Jr. Headstone.jpg
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English: Born January 17, 1911, U.S. Navy Adm. John Sidney “Jack” McCain Jr. graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1931. During World War II, he commanded the submarine Gunnel (SS-253), which performed reconnaissance in North Africa. He later took the boat to the Pacific where he sank a Japanese destroyer and damaged additional enemy shipping. He also commanded Dentuda (SS-335), which saw action late in the war. During the Cold War, he served in a number of shore and fleet assignments, including command of Albany (CA-123) from 1957-1958; Commander Amphibious Force Atlantic, 1963-1965; and Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, 1967-1968. In July 1968, during the height of the Vietnam War, he became Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Command, a position he held until he retired in 1972. McCain died January 17, 1981 and is buried in Section 3, grave 4001-A. His father, U.S. Navy Adm. John Sidney “Slew” McCain Sr., is also buried in Section 3, grave 4356. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery / released) |
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This image was originally posted to Flickr by Arlington National Cemetery at https://flickr.com/photos/60564189@N06/42562689680. It was reviewed on 17 January 2024 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the Public Domain Mark. |
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