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Robert Coontz
American naval officer (1864–1935) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert Edward Coontz (June 11, 1864 – January 26, 1935) was an American naval officer who sailed with the "Great White Fleet" and served as the second Chief of Naval Operations from 1919 to 1923.
Quick Facts 16th Naval Governor of Guam, Preceded by ...
Robert Coontz | |
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![]() Official portrait, c. 1919 | |
16th Naval Governor of Guam | |
In office January 30, 1912 – September 23, 1913 | |
Preceded by | George Salisbury |
Succeeded by | Alfred Walton Hinds |
Chief of Naval Operations | |
In office November 1, 1919 – July 21, 1923 | |
Preceded by | William S. Benson |
Succeeded by | Edward Walter Eberle |
Personal details | |
Born | (1864-06-11)June 11, 1864 Hannibal, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | January 26, 1935(1935-01-26) (aged 70) Puget Sound Naval Hospital, Bremerton, Washington, U.S. |
Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Missouri, U.S. |
Spouse | Augusta Cohen |
Military service | |
Branch | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1881–1928 |
Rank | Admiral |
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