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John Charles Fremont, born February 26, 1880, and died October 13, 1957, was a brilliant officer and a successful commander. He served in the Spanish-American War on U.S.S. St. Louis, later saw service in the China Squadron, and in World War I served with distinction in command of destroyer squadrons from Queenstown, Ireland. He was awarded the Navy Cross, served as an advisory member of the Shipping Section of the Supreme Economic Council at the Treaty of Versailles, was awarded Officer of the Legion of Honor by France, and in World War II was Supervisor of the Third Naval District.
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