John Michael Bermingham

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Lieutenant Commander John Michael Bermingham, (5 July, 1905 – 19 February, 1942) served in the United States Navy.

Life & Career

Bermingham was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander on 6 January, 1942.

Bermingham would be killed when his command, the destroyer Peary was bombed and sunk in early 1942. A destroyer escort would be named for him the following year.

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Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Harry H. Keith
Captain of U.S.S. Peary
10 Dec, 1941 – 19 Feb, 1942
Succeeded by
Vessel Lost

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