Adolphus Andrews
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Adolphus Andrews (October 7, 1879 – June 19, 1948) was a decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of Vice Admiral. A Naval Academy graduate and veteran of three wars, he is most noted for his service as Commander, Eastern Sea Frontier during the World War II.[1]
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Adolphus Andrews | |
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Nickname(s) | "Dolph" |
Born | (1879-10-07)October 7, 1879 Galveston, Texas, US |
Died | June 19, 1948(1948-06-19) (aged 68) Houston, Texas, US |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1901–1944 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | Eastern Sea Frontier Scouting Fleet Bureau of Navigation USS Texas USS Oklahoma USS Massachusetts |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Occupation of Veracuz World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
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He later served on the Pearl Harbor Court of Inquiry in 1944 and following the War, Andrews served as American Red Cross Commissioner for Pacific area.[2]