James Thomas Alexander
James Thomas Alexander | |
|---|---|
| 37th Naval Governor of Guam | |
| In office February 8, 1938 – April 20, 1940 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin McCandlish |
| Succeeded by | George McMillin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 25, 1888 Navy Cross |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Commands | USS Sterett USS Porter USS Astoria USS Wichita |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
James Thomas Alexander (August 25, 1888 – January 16, 1952) was a
sea wall
.
Life
Alexander was born on August 25, 1888, and lived much of his life in Kansas. He died on January 16, 1952.[1]
Alexander graduated from the
sea power as the key to maintaining a healthy national defense.[4] Following his governorship, he commanded the USS Astoria.[5] He commanded the USS Wichita during World War II.[6] He retired from the Navy as a captain.[1]
Governorship
Alexander served as
1940 United States Census on the island.[9]
References
- ^ Gannett Government Media. Archived from the originalon August 26, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2011.
- ^ "Sport at Naval Academy" (PDF). The New York Times. New York City. The New York Times Company. May 2, 1909. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
- United States Government Printing Office. 1920. p. 97. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
- ^ "Hold Strong Navy Essential to Peace: Commander Alexander, Despite Bans on "Controversial" Talks, Pleads for Sea Power". The New York Times. New York City. The New York Times Company. October 28, 1931. p. 15.
- ^ a b "Japanese Fishing Vessel Wrecked on Guam in Area Closed to Aliens; 24 of Crew Saved". The New York Times. New York City. The New York Times Company. January 16, 1940. p. 12.
- ISBN 0-8131-0988-4. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
- ^ "Naval Era Governors of Guam". Guampedia. Guam: University of Guam. August 10, 2010. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
- ^ "Claim a Majority for Guam Defense: Governor of Guam Reports". The New York Times. New York City. The New York Times Company. January 22, 1939. pp. 1–2.
- United States Government Printing Office. p. 1205. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
External links
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