Isaac Foote Dortch
Isaac Foote Dortch (December 12, 1883 – June 4, 1932) was a captain in the United States Navy who was awarded the Navy Cross for actions during World War I.
Isaac Foote Dortch | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 12, 1883 Gadsden, Alabama |
| Died | June 4, 1932 (aged 48) San Francisco, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands held | USS Warrington USS Wadsworth USS Talbot |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
Biography
Born in Gadsden, Alabama, graduated from the Naval Academy in 1905. He commanded USS Warrington (DD-30) in 1915, and during World War I, commanded USS Wadsworth (DD-60) and fitted out and commissioned USS Talbot (DD-114).
For his distinguished service while commanding Wadsworth and Talbot, he was awarded the Navy Cross. Captain Dortch served as naval attaché in Argentina and Chile during 1922–1925. He died while on active duty on June 4, 1932, at San Francisco, California.
Namesake
The destroyer USS Dortch (DD-670) was named in his honor.
See also
References
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
- "USS Dortch". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy.
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