John Sylvester (admiral)

John Sylvester
BornJuly 7, 1904
Wellston, Ohio
DiedJuly 26, 1990(1990-07-26) (aged 86)
Washington, D.C.
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1926–1965
RankVice Admiral
CommandsUSS Missouri (BB-63)
Battles / warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsNavy 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.