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John
Adrian
Hoogewerff

John Hoogewerff graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1881. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Regiment:

    Battleship Force 1

    Division:

    Atlantic Fleet

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Rear Admiral John Adrian Hoogewerff, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commander, Division 1, Battleship Force 1, Atlantic Fleet, during World War I.