John Addison Scott
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BornMarch 17, 1906
DiedDecember 27, 1986 (aged 80)
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance
United States of America
United States of AmericaJohn Addison Scott | |
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 Nimitz awarding Scott with the Navy Cross.[1] | |
| Born | March 17, 1906 |
| Died | December 27, 1986 (aged 80) |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Navy |
| Service years | 1928–1962 |
| Rank |  Rear admiral |
| Commands | USS Tunny (SS-282) Submarine Division 221 Submarine Division 41 [2] USS Furse[3] |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards |  Navy Cross |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
John Addison Scott (17 Mar 1906 – 27 Dec 1986), was a decorated submarine commander during World War II who reached the rank of rear admiral in the United States Navy.[4][5]