Harold Medberry Bemis
Harold Medberry Bemis was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
Harold Medberry Bemis | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 15, 1884 |
| Died | February 16, 1970 (aged 85) |
| Buried | |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Spouse(s) | Hazel Haynes |
Early life
Bemis was born July 15, 1884 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.[1]
Personal life
He married Hazel Haynes on November 20, 1926.[1]
Military career
Bemis graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1906. He served on the USS Maine.[2] He would serve in World War I as the Commander of Submarine Division Five.[3] He graduated from the Naval War College in 1934. From 1938 to 1939, he served as a Naval Attache.[4] Later, he served in World War II. His retirement was effective as of August 1, 1946.
Civilian career
From 1947-1953, he served as President-Chairman of the Board, Compania Anonima Venezolana Lummus in Caracas, Venezuela.[1]
Awards
He received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal,[3] the World War I Victory Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, and the American Campaign Medal. He received the Order of Abdon Calderón medal from Ecuador.[1]
Death and legacy
Bemis died on February 16, 1970 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[1]
Bemis' papers are held by United States Naval History & Heritage Command.[5]
References
- "Harold Medberry Bemis, Rear Admiral, United States Navy".
- https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/exploration-and-innovation/world-cruise/gallery.html
- "Valor awards for Harold Medberry Bemis".
- Farago, Ladislas (1961). Burn After Reading: The Espionage History of World War II. New York: Walker. p. 200.
- https://www.history.navy.mil/search.html?q=rear+admiral+harold+bemis