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Robert F. Kennedy was in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1943-1946, enlisting as a Seaman Apprentice.
Asking to be released from Officer training, he served a Seaman Apprentice onboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., named for his Navy Lt. brother, a Naval Aviator who was Kia during a highly dangerous mission in the European Theater during WWII. Robert Kennedy joined the ship in January '46, and was honorably discharged in May that same year.
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∙ 14y agoJF Kennedy was a commissioned officer. He fought in the Pacific Theater during World War 2. He was the commanding officer of PT-109.
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∙ 12y agoHe was a Navy Lieutenant in charge of a PT boat, PT 109 in the South Pacific during WW II. His boat was sunk and he had to exert heroic efforts to survive.
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His first rank was a Coast Guard.
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What were John F. Kennedy's contributions?
John F. Kennedy was in the Navy
What year did John F. Kennedy start in the navy?
1940
Did John F. Kennedy win navy cross?
No, John F. Kennedy did not win the Navy Cross. He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroism in saving his crew during World War II.
Did John F. Kennedy serve in armed forces?
no he was a naval officer in command of PT109
What was john f. Kennedy first job after graduated from college?
the navy
Was John F. Kennedy a five star general?
NO- Kennedy served in the navy and his highest rank was lieutenant.
John F. Kennedy as a young adult?
He served in WWII as a Navy Lieutenant.
When did John F. Kennedy join the military?
He joined the navy in September, 1941.
John F. Kennedy served as?
He was a PT Boat commander in the Navy during WWII.
In what year did JFK retire from the navy?
John F Kennedy did not retire from the Navy. He was discharged after the war. He was disabled with a back injury.
How long was John F. Kennedy in the navy?
1941-1945, he had also served as a US Navy Luietenant from 1943-1945
When did John F. Kennedy go to the navy?
President John F. Kennedy served in the U.S. Navy from September 1941 to March 1945. He was honorably discharged due to physical disability resulting from injuries sustained during his actions aboard PT-109.
