Background
Towers, John Henry was born on January 30, 1885 in Rome, Georgia, United States. Son of William Magee and Mary (Norton) Towers.
Towers, John Henry was born on January 30, 1885 in Rome, Georgia, United States. Son of William Magee and Mary (Norton) Towers.
Student Georgia School Technology, 1 year. Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1906.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, February 12, 1908, promoted through grades to commander, June 25, 1918, admiral, November 7, 1945. Aviation duty since 1911. One of earliest officers of Navy in aviation service.
Twice attached to American Embassy, London. Assistant director Naval Aviation, World War. Commander transatlantic flight, 1919.
Assistant chief Bureau aeronautics, Navy Department, 1929-1931. Commanding officer United States Ship Saratoga, 1937-1938. Chief Bureau aeronautics, June 1, 1939-October 7, 1942.
Commander Air Force, United States Pacific Fleet, 1942-1944. Deputy commander in chief, Pacific Areas, February 1944-November 1945. Commander in chief Pacific Fleet and Pacific Ocean Areas, November since 1945.
Member of National Aero. Association Clubs: New York Yacht, Corinthian Yacht (New York), Racquet and University (Philadelphia), Army and Navy, Chevy Chase and Racquet (Washington).
Married Lily Carstairs, October 5, 1915 (divorced).; married second, Pierrette Anne Chauvin de Grandmont, August 1930. Children: Marjorie, Charles Stewart.