Joseph M. Reeves
American four-star Admiral / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Joseph M. Reeves?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Joseph Mason "Bull" Reeves (November 20, 1872 – March 25, 1948) was an admiral in the United States Navy and an early and important supporter of U.S. Naval Aviation. Though a battleship officer during his early career, he became known as the "Father of Carrier Aviation" for his role in integrating aircraft carriers into the fleet as a major part of the Navy's attack capabilities.
Quick Facts Birth name, Nickname(s) ...
Joseph M. Reeves | |
---|---|
Birth name | Joseph Mason Reeves |
Nickname(s) | "Bull" |
Born | (1872-11-20)November 20, 1872 Tampico, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | March 25, 1948(1948-03-25) (aged 75) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1894–1936 1940–1947 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | United States Fleet |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War World War I World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit |
Close
Quick Facts Coaching career (HC unless noted), Head coaching record ...
Close
Reeves retired in the mid-1930s but was recalled to active duty during World War II to serve in high-level staff positions within the Office of the Secretary of the Navy. He retired again in December 1946 with the rank of full admiral.