John F. McCormick
John F. McCormick | |
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| Born | May 12, 1901 |
| Died | April 2, 1986 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | sailor |
| Known for | his heroism was recognized by naming a USCG cutter after him |
John F. McCormick was a sailor in the United States Coast Guard who was recognized for his courage. McCormick was born in Portland, Oregon, and served much of his 26 year Coast Guard career in Oregon. After his 1947 retirement, he made his home in Garibaldi, Oregon; he lived there for another 39 years.