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He served for four years (1941-1945) in the navy before being honorably discharged.

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John F Kennedy served as a PT Boat commander in the USN during WW2.

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During what war did President Kennedy Serve?

Kennedy served in the US Navy during World War II.


What type of Navy craft did John F Kennedy serve aboard during World War 2?

A PT boat, a swift torpedo motor boat


Did John F. Kennedy serve in armed forces?

no he was a naval officer in command of PT109


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.


What years did president Kennedy serve in the us navy?

JFK was a navy Lieutenant (jg) from 1942-1946 in WWII.


Was president Kennedy president during world war 2?

No. John F. Kennedy served as the 35th President from 1961 to 1963. During the second world war, Kennedy served in the United States Navy. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant and was discharged in 1945.


Which president served in World War 2?

FDR and Truman as commander and chief Eisinhower (Army) Kennedy (Navy) LBJ (Navy) Nixon (Navy) Ford (Navy) Carter (USNA Class of 1946) did not serve Reagan (Army) G. Bush Sr. (Navy)


Did JFK serve in the us army?

John F. Kennedy served in the US Navy, not Army.


Which military did Kennedy serve in?

Dirng WWII (1942-1946) JFK was a Navy Lieutenant (jg).


How many years did John Kennedy serve in the military?

To my knowledge, I believe he served 11 years in the Navy.


Did us marines serve in europe during world war 2?

No, not as ground forces, although they did serve in France during World War 1. US Navy battleships and cruisers in the European Theater during World War 2 would have typically carried a small number of US Marines.


When did John F Kennedy quit the navy?

John F. Kennedy retired from the U.S. Navy in March of 1945. This was a physical disability retirement due to injury to his back which occurred during the sinking of his boat (PT-109) in the South Pacific during World War II. Kennedy was a Lieutenant at the time of his retirement.