John Halligan, Jr.

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John Halligan, Jr. (4 May 1876 – 11 December 1934) was an admiral of the United States Navy in the early 20th century.

Halligan, born 4 May 1876 in South Boston, Massachusetts, graduated from the United States Naval Academy at the head of his class in 1898. He served during the Spanish-American War in "Brooklyn" (CA-3), flagship of Commodore Winfield S. Schley. During World War I he was chief of staff to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, France, and for his outstanding performance of duty he received the Distinguished Service Medal.

After the Armistice, he commanded "Ohio" (BB-12), and in 1925 became chief of the Bureau of Engineering. Subsequently, he commanded "Saratoga" (CV-3), served as Assistant Chief of Naval Operations in 1930, and in 1933 became Commander Aircraft, Base Force. Appointed Rear Admiral in 1930, Halligan died at Puget Sound, Washington, 11 December 1934, while serving as Commandant, 13th Naval District.

In 1943, the destroyer USS "Halligan" (DD-584) was named in his honor.

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