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John
Havens
Dayton

John Dayton graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1890. He retired as a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Michigan

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain John Havens Dayton, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. MICHIGAN in the Atlantic Fleet, during World War I.