John Sylvester (admiral)
John Sylvester | |
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| Born | July 7, 1904 Wellston, Ohio |
| Died | July 26, 1990 (aged 86) Washington, D.C. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1926–1965 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | USS Missouri (BB-63) |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) |
John Sylvester (July 7, 1904 – July 26, 1990) was an officer in the United States Navy who served from the 1930s to the 1960s and rose to the rank of vice admiral.