John F. Laboon
John Francis Laboon Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 11, 1921 |
| Died | August 1, 1988 (aged 67) |
Burial place | Woodstock College Jesuit Theologate Cemetery, Granite, Maryland |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch |  United States Navy |
Service years | 1943–1980 |
Rank | Captain |
| Nickname | "Father Jake" |
| Unit | USS Peto (SS-265) |
Conflicts | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit |
John Francis "Jake" Laboon Jr. (11 April 1921 – 1 August 1988) was an officer of the United States Navy, who served as a submariner in World War II and as a Roman Catholic chaplain in the Vietnam War.