Background
Hoover, John Howard was born on May 15, 1887 in Seville, Ohio, United States. Son of Benjamin Franklin and Claudia Irene (Crawford) Hoover.
Hoover, John Howard was born on May 15, 1887 in Seville, Ohio, United States. Son of Benjamin Franklin and Claudia Irene (Crawford) Hoover.
Student United States Naval Academy, 1903-1906.
Commissioned commander United States Navy, 1918, and advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1941, vice admiral, 1942. Formerly commander Caribbean Sea Frontier, Commander Forward Area Central Pacific and Commander Mariannas. Became deputy commander in chief, Pacific Fleet, July 1945.
Club: New York Yacht (New York City).
Married Helen Branconier Smith, December 26, 1916. Children: Jacqueline, William Howard, Jean.