John C. Waldron
John Charles Waldron | |
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LCDR John C. Waldron | |
| Born | August 24, 1900 Fort Pierre, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | June 4, 1942 (aged 41) near Midway Atoll |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1924–1942 |
| Rank | Lieutenant commander |
| Commands | Torpedo Squadron 8 |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Presidential Unit Citation (US) Purple Heart |
John Charles Waldron (August 24, 1900 – June 4, 1942) was a United States Navy aviator who led a squadron of torpedo bombers in World War II. He was among the twenty-nine men in his squadron who perished in the Battle of Midway.