John W. Wilcox Jr.
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John Walter Wilcox Jr. (22 March 1882 – 27 March 1942) was a rear admiral of the United States Navy. He saw service in World War I and in the opening weeks of United States involvement in World War II before being lost overboard from his flagship in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1942.
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Born | (1882-03-22)22 March 1882 Midway, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | 27 March 1942(1942-03-27) (aged 60) North Atlantic Ocean |
Buried | Lost at sea |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1905–1942 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
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