Towers, John H. (John Henry), 1885-1955
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1885-01-30 - 1955-04-30
Biography
John Henry Towers was a highly decorated United States Navy four star 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.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Margaret Monsour gift of Japanese Instrument of Surrender, 1942-1945
Item — Box 2017.046 OVRSZ: [Barcode: 000023239500]
Identifier: 2017-046
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of the official Instrument of Surrender, translation, proclamation, and 4 offical Navy photographs of the Doolittle Raid and Surrender.
Dates:
Event: 1942-04-18 - 1945-09-02