Randall S. Herman

Randall Stuart Herman (May 29, 1914 – November 12, 1998) was a British Indian-born Guamanian politician. An independent, he served as secretary of Guam from 1950 to 1956 and as acting governor of Guam in 1953.

Randall S. Herman
Herman in 1956
Secretary of Guam
In office 1950–1956
Appointed by	Harry S. Truman
Governor	Carlton Skinner Ford Quint Elvidge
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	William Corbett
Governor of Guam
Acting
In office February 20, 1953 – April 22, 1953
Preceded by	Carlton Skinner
Succeeded by	Ford Quint Elvidge
Personal details
Born	Randall Stuart Herman (1914-05-29)May 29, 1914 Kodaikanal, British India
Died	November 12, 1998(1998-11-12) (aged 84) Pebble Beach, California, U.S.
Political party	Independent
Alma mater	Carleton College Princeton University

Life and career

Herman was born in Kodaikanal, British India, the son of Harold Herman and Winifred Wilcox.^[1] At an early age, he emigrated to the United States.^[2] He attended and graduated from Carleton College.^[3] After graduating, he served in the armed forces during World War II.^[4] During his military service, he attended Princeton University, completing his wartime military and civil government course.^[3]

Herman served as secretary of Guam from 1950 to 1956.^[5][6] During his service as secretary, in 1953, he briefly served as acting governor of Guam.^[7][8]

Death

Herman died on November 12, 1998, in Pebble Beach, California, at the age of 84.^[9]