Admiral John Lesslie Hall Jr. (11 April 1891 – 6 March 1978) was a senior officer of the United States Navy, who served during World War II.

[1] In February 1943, he became commander of Amphibious Force, North African Waters (Eighth Fleet), expertly cross-training army artillerymen and navy gunners so that his ships' call-fire missions could be conducted in direct support of troop advances rather than at "targets of opportunity."

In October 1945, he became commander of Amphibious Force, United States Pacific Fleet,[1] receiving the rank of vice admiral a few months later.

General George Patton, who was often a tough critic of fellow military leaders, heaped high praise on him.

[2] The papers of Admiral Hall can be found in the Special Collections Research Center at the College of William & Mary.