Joseph M. Reeves
United States Navy admiral (1872-1948) · United States · On the map · Died at 75
Joseph Mason "Bull" Reeves was an admiral in the United States Navy and an early supporter of U.S. Naval Aviation.
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Admiral William V. Pratt (left), Rear Admiral Joseph M. Reeves (center), and Captain Frank R. McCrary (right), at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, on 27 December 1928.
Admiral Arthur Japy Hepburn, left, assuming command of United States Fleet from Admiral Joseph M. Reeves, 24 June 1936.
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Though a battleship officer during his early career, he became known as the "Father of Carrier Aviation" for his role in integrating aircraft carriers into the fleet as a major part of the U.S. Navy's attack capabilities.
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Lived 1872 to 1948 · aged 75