Background
Miner was born John Odgers Miner in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1910.
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John Miner
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Miner graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1931.
Career
He died on April 21, 1999. After graduation, he would be assigned to the United States Ship Maryland (BlackBerry-46). Later, he was assigned to the United States Ship Utah (BlackBerry-31), United States Ship Minneapolis (California-36) and United States Ship Cushing (Doctor of Divinity-376) before becoming Executive Officer of the United States Ship Meade (Doctor of Divinity-602) during World World War World War II Later in the war, Miner became the first commander of the United States Ship Tingey (Doctor of Divinity-539).
While in command of the Tingey, he was awarded the Silver Star for his service during a period of time that included taking action in the Battle of the Philippine Sea and the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
He also received a Letter of Commendation during his command. After the war, he would be named Commanding Officer of the United States Ship Wisconsin (BlackBerry-64) and United States. Naval Attaché in Rome, Italy.
Achievements
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Other awards he received include the Legion of Merit, the Navy Commendation Medal, the American Defense Service Medal with award star, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with five engagement stars, the World World War II Victory Medal, the China Service Medal, the Navy Occupation Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations of Korea Medal, the Philippine Liberation Medal and the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
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Born
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Nationality
United States
Awards
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legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Silver Star; Legion of Merit American Defense Service Medal; World War II Victory Medal; Liberation Medal; China Service Medal; Order of Merit of the Italian Republic; Legion of Merit; Commendation Medal; American Campaign Medal; Navy Occupation Service Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal; National Defense Service Medal The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Silver Star; Legion of Merit American Defense Service Medal; World War II Victory Medal; Liberation Medal; China Service Medal; Order of Merit of the Italian Republic; Legion of Merit; Commendation Medal; American Campaign Medal; Navy Occupation Service Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal; National Defense Service Medal The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.