John Henry Towers, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Navy admiral, naval aviator
Date of Birth: 30-Jan-1885
Place of Birth: Rome, Georgia, United States
Date of Death: 30-Apr-1955
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About John Henry Towers
- John Henry Towers (January 30, 1885 – April 30, 1955) was a United States Navy admiral and pioneer naval aviator.
- He made important contributions to the technical and organizational development of naval aviation from its beginnings, eventually serving as Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics (1939–1942).
- He commanded carrier task forces during World War II, and retired in December 1947.
- He and Marc Mitscher were the only early Naval Aviation pioneers to survive the hazards of early flight to remain with naval aviation throughout their careers.
- He was the first naval aviator to achieve flag rank and was the most senior advocate for naval aviation during a time when the Navy was dominated by battleship admirals.
- Towers spent his last years supporting aeronautical research and advising the aviation industry.
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