Stanford Caldwell Hooper
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Stanford Caldwell Hooper (August 16, 1884 ā April 6, 1955) was a Rear Admiral of the United States Navy, and a noted radio pioneer who has been called "the Father of Naval Radio". Hooper conducted pioneering radio tests, established land stations for communication with the fleet, and served as technical advisor and head of many boards and committees dealing with communications.[1][2][3]
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Stanford Caldwell Hooper | |
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Born | (1884-08-16)August 16, 1884 Colton, California |
Died | April 6, 1955(1955-04-06) (aged 70) Miami Beach, Florida |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1905ā1945 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | USS Fairfax |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross |
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