Joseph M. Reeves, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Joseph M. Reeves

United States Navy admiral

Date of Birth: 20-Nov-1872

Place of Birth: Tampico, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 25-Mar-1948

Profession: military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Joseph M. Reeves

  • Joseph Mason "Bull" Reeves (November 20, 1872 – March 25, 1948) was an admiral in the United States Navy and an early and important supporter of U.S.
  • Naval Aviation.
  • 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 Navy's attack capabilities. Reeves retired in the mid-1930s but was recalled to active duty during World War II to serve in high-level staff positions within the Office of the Secretary of the Navy.
  • He retired again in December 1946 with the rank of full admiral.

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