Background
Mccain, John Sidney was born on August 9, 1884 in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States. Son of John Sidney and Elizabeth Ann (Young) Mccain.
Mccain, John Sidney was born on August 9, 1884 in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States. Son of John Sidney and Elizabeth Ann (Young) Mccain.
Student of University of Mississippi, 1901-1902. Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1906, Naval War College, 1929. Flight instruction (naval aviator), Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, 1935-1936.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1906. Promoted through grades to rear admiral, 1941, vice admiral, July 1943. Chief Bureau of Aeronautics, September 1942-July 1943.
Deputy chief naval operations for air, July 1943.
Commander Carrier Task Force 38. Witnessed the Japanese surrender on board United States Ship Missouri, September 2, 1945.
Member Phi Delta Theta. Mason.; Clubs: Army and Navy, Army and Navy Country (Washington).
Married Katherine Vaulx, August 9, 1909. Children: John Sidney, James Gordon, Katherine Vaulx.