John H. Cassady

John Howard Cassady (April 3, 1896 – January 25, 1969) was an admiral in the United States Navy. He was Commander in Chief, United States Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean from 1954 to 1956. Prior to his assignment, Cassady had served as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Air) from January 1950 to May 1952, commander of USS Saratoga during World War II,[1] and commander of the United States Sixth Fleet from 1952 to 1954. He died in 1969 in Boca Raton, Florida, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[2]

John H. Cassady
Born(1896-04-03)April 3, 1896
Spencer, Indiana, US
DiedJanuary 25, 1969(1969-01-25) (aged 72)
Boca Raton, Florida, US
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1919–1956
RankAdmiral
Commands heldUnited States Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean
United States Sixth Fleet
Carrier Division Four
USS Saratoga
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsLegion of Merit (3)

References
  1. "Page 11, Capital Times, January 30, 1969". NewspaperARCHIVE.com. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
  2. Burial Detail: Cassady, John H – ANC Explorer
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