John Behling Azer
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Captain John Behling Azer, (24 November, 1906 – 27 March, 1999) served in the United States Navy.
Life & Career
Azer was born in Illinois and graduated from the Naval Academy as a member of the Class of 1930. After varied service ashore and afloat in the 1930's, during World War II he commanded a number of submarines, including R-19, Whale, and Caiman. Immediately after the war, he commanded submarine tender Howard S. Gilmore. His career continued after the war, and he eventually retired as a Captain.
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| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Charles B. Hunt |
Captain of U.S.S. R-19 6 Jan, 1941[1] |
Succeeded by Walter A. Phillimore as Captain of H.M.S. P 514 |
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