Statements (61)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Royal_Navy
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gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:American_Legion
gptkb:Naval_Order_of_the_United_States gptkb:National_Defense_Transportation_Association gptkb:Military_Order_of_World_Wars Retired Officers Association |
gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Legion_of_Merit
gptkb:Navy_Cross gptkb:Distinguished_Service_Medal gptkb:Air_Medal |
gptkbp:birth_date |
1885-02-26
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gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Newport,_Rhode_Island,_USA
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gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
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gptkbp:children |
gptkb:John_H._Towers_Jr.
Margaret Towers |
gptkbp:contribution |
Engaged in community service initiatives
Supported veterans' affairs Participated in naval exercises Promoted diversity in the military Engaged in military diplomacy Supported military readiness initiatives Promoted international naval cooperation Mentored future naval leaders Contributed to military publications Supported military family programs Advised on military strategy Advocated for aircraft carriers Advocated for military technology advancements Advocated for modernization of the fleet Advocated for naval research funding Contributed to defense policy discussions Engaged in public speaking on military issues Influenced military aviation research Participated in defense industry collaborations Participated in military education initiatives Participated in post-war naval reorganization Participated in strategic military planning Promoted joint military operations Promoted naval aviation training Promoted naval history preservation Supported development of jet aircraft Supported international military partnerships Worked on naval aviation policy |
gptkbp:death_date |
1970-01-30
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gptkbp:education |
gptkb:United_States_Naval_Academy
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Admiral John H. Towers
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gptkbp:influenced |
Aviation safety standards
Naval aviation tactics Carrier operations |
gptkbp:known_for |
Leadership in World War II
Development of naval aviation |
gptkbp:notable_command |
gptkb:Aircraft_Carrier_USS_Hornet
Aircraft Carrier USS Yorktown |
gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Admiral_Ernest_King
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gptkbp:rank |
gptkb:Admiral
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gptkbp:service_branch |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
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gptkbp:service_years |
1907-1946
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gptkbp:spouse |
Margaret Towers
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gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Admiral_Louis_E._Denfeld
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:USS_Brooklyn
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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