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Henry Kent Hewitt
Admiral H. Kent Hewitt c. 1945
Born(1887-02-11)February 11, 1887
Hackensack, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedSeptember 15, 1972(1972-09-15) (aged 85)
Middlebury, Vermont, U.S.
Buried
United States Naval Academy Cemetery
(Section 2 Lot 209)
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchHenry Kent Hewitt United States Navy
Years of service1906–1949
Rank Admiral
Commands heldUnited States Naval Forces Europe
United States Eighth Fleet
Amphibious Force, Atlantic Fleet
Special Service Squadron
USS Indianapolis
USS Cummings
USS Eagle
Battles/warsWorld War I
  • Battle of the Atlantic

World War II

  • Battle of the Atlantic
  • Battle of Casablanca
  • Battle of Gela
  • Battle of Salerno
  • Operation Dragoon
Awards
  • Navy Cross (2)
  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
  • Army Distinguished Service Medal (2)

Henry Kent Hewitt (February 11, 1887 – September 15, 1972)[1] was the United States Navy commander of amphibious operations in north Africa and southern Europe through World War II. He was born in Hackensack, New Jersey and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1907. His classmates included Patrick N. L. Bellinger, Jonas H. Ingram, George M. Courts, Claud A. Jones, and Willis W. Bradley.[2]

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