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John T. Hayward
VADM · USN
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John T. Hayward
VADM · USN
05/15/1925 – 09/01/1968
Service Details
School / Education
Univ. New Mexico
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Dist. Service Medal
Service Years
05/15/1925 – 09/01/1968
Theaters of Service
Pacific
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
USS Langley
USS Saratoga
USS Lexington
Service Organizations
Naval Institute
Aviation Fdn - Life
Mil.Ord.Purple Heart
Vet. of Foreign War
DAV
Achievements & Story
Introduced Atomic Weapons/Carrier Navy. CO VC-5 First Heavy Attack Force. First ADM in command of Nuclear Task Force. Attack CDR Cuban Missile Crisis.