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John Weinel graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1938. He retired as a U.S. Navy Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Admiral

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral John Philip Weinel, United States Navy, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Weinel reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    October 10, 1967 – April 24, 1968

    All Hands (January 1969)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral John Philip Weinel, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander Carrier Division THREE and as a task group commander of Task Force 77, from 10 October 1967 to 24 April 1968. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral John Philip Weinel, United States Navy, was awarded a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral John Philip Weinel, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain John Philip Weinel, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral John Philip Weinel, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Valley Forge (CV-45)

    Action Date:

    August 10, 1950 – March 22, 1951

    All Hands (July 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander John Philip Weinel, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving in U.S.S. VALLEY FORGE (CV-45), from 10 August 1950 to 22 March 1951.