John C. England

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Ensign John Charles England (11 December 19207 December 1941) was an officer in the United States Navy.

Born in Harris, Missouri, England enlisted in the Naval Reserve 6 September 1940, and was commissioned ensign 6 June 1941. On 3 September 1941, he reported for duty in USS Oklahoma (BB-37). He was killed in action during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor 7 December 1941.

Two ships have been named USS England for him.

This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.