John C. England
John C. England | |
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| Born | December 11, 1920 Harris, Missouri, US |
| Died | December 7, 1941 (aged 20) Pearl Harbor |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1940–1941 |
| Rank | Ensign |
| Unit | USS Oklahoma (BB-37) |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
Ensign John Charles England (December 11, 1920 – December 7, 1941) was an officer in the United States Navy. He died on USS Oklahoma after it was torpedoed and sank in the Japanese Empire's attack on Pearl Harbor. The circumstances of his death have been described as heroic, and he is the namesake of two U.S. Navy vessels. He was also awarded a Purple Heart. His remains were identified and returned home after seven decades and an intense inquiry.