John Fluke
Encyclopedia
John Maurice Fluke, Sr. was the founder of Fluke Corporation
, a manufacturer of electronic test equipment. Fluke served as an officer in the United States Navy
in World War II
and worked on shipboard electrical problems for then-Captain Hyman G. Rickover
. He received the Legion of Merit
for this work. He reached the rank of Commander before leaving the Navy at the War's end.
Fluke Corporation
Fluke Corporation, a subsidiary of the Danaher Corporation, is a manufacturer of industrial testing equipment including electronic test equipment. It was started in 1948 by John Fluke, Sr., a friend and roommate of David Packard, future co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, when both were employed at...
, a manufacturer of electronic test equipment. Fluke served as an officer in the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and worked on shipboard electrical problems for then-Captain Hyman G. Rickover
Hyman G. Rickover
Hyman George Rickover was a four-star admiral of the United States Navy who directed the original development of naval nuclear propulsion and controlled its operations for three decades as director of Naval Reactors...
. He received the Legion of Merit
Legion of Merit
The Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements...
for this work. He reached the rank of Commander before leaving the Navy at the War's end.