John Sidney McCain Jr. (January 17, 1911 – March 22, 1981) was a United States Navy admiral who served in conflicts from the 1940s through the 1970s, including as the Commander, …

Graduating from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1931, Rear Admiral McCain served aboard USS S-45, S-34 and R-13 from 1933-38; commanded USS Skipjack, USS 0-8, Gunnel, and Dentuda …

Aug 25, 2018 · Discover the life of John S. McCain, Jr., a distinguished USNA graduate, decorated Navy pilot, Vietnam POW, and influential U.S. Senator.

Jun 27, 2025 · Admiral John S. McCain Jr., known for his tenacity and leadership, commanded significant naval forces during his career. Born in 1911, he faced early challenges but excelled …

John McCain was born on January 17, 1911, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and was commissioned an Ensign in June 1931, and served aboard the …

Mar 24, 1981 · Adm. John S. McCain Jr., a former commander in chief of Pacific forces in the Vietnam War and a World War II hero, died yesterday of a heart attack while on a military …

McCAIN, John Sidney, Jr. (b. 17 January 1911 in Council Bluffs, Indiana; d. 22 March 1981 over the Atlantic Ocean), U.S. Navy admiral who served as Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet …

John S. McCain Jr. retired from active service in 1972, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of leadership and innovation within the U.S. Navy. His military acumen and dedication to duty …

In this interview at his office in Washington, D.C., in January 1975, Admiral McCain talks about his father, a naval aviator who led the Fast Carrier Attack Force in World War II.

During the Vietnam War, McCain was Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Command (CINCPAC), commanding all U.S. forces in the Vietnam theater from 1968 to 1972. He was a stalwart …