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Jesse B. Oldendorf

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Admiral in the United States Navy and recipient of the Purple Heart medal (1887-1974)

United StatesLived 1887 to 1974 · aged 87
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Jesse Barrett "Oley" Oldendorf was an admiral in the United States Navy, famous for defeating a Japanese force in the Battle of Leyte Gulf during World War II. He also served as commander of the American naval forces during the early phase of the Battle of the Caribbean.

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Vice Admiral Jesse B. Oldendorf (center) with his Flag Personnel on the Flag Bridge of USS Tennessee in August 1945 at OkinawaVice Admiral Jesse B. Oldendorf (center) with his Flag Personnel on the Flag Bridge of USS Tennessee in August 1945 at OkinawaVice Admiral Jesse B. Oldendorf dictates the terms of surrender to Vice Admiral Hoka and Rear Admiral Yofai on 22 September 1945 at Wakayama, Honshū, Japan.Vice Admiral Jesse B. Oldendorf dictates the terms of surrender to Vice Admiral Hoka and Rear Admiral Yofai on 22 September 1945 at Wakayama, Honshū, Japan.

Awards 3

Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Purple Heart
Navy Cross

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Lemuel Cornick Shepherd, Jr.Also won Navy CrossSeizō KobayashiAlso won Navy CrossWilliam MarchAlso won Navy CrossMerritt A. EdsonAlso won Navy CrossRafael PeraltaAlso won Navy CrossDavid McCampbellAlso won Navy Cross

About this person

Jesse Barrett "Oley" Oldendorf was an admiral in the United States Navy, famous for defeating a Japanese force in the Battle of Leyte Gulf during World War II. He also served as commander of the American naval forces during the early phase of the Battle of the Caribbean. In early 1942, a secret group of senior Navy officers empaneled by President Franklin D. Roosevelt assessed him as one of the 40 most competent of the 120 flag officers in the Navy.

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United States
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deceased
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Lived 1887 to 1974 · aged 87
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