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United States Navy admiral
Harold Medberry Bemis
Born(1884-07-15)July 15, 1884
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedFebruary 16, 1970(1970-02-16) (aged 85)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
BuriedArlington National Cemetery
Service / branchUnited States Navy
RankRear Admiral
Spouse(s) Hazel Haynes ​(m. 1926)​

Harold Medberry Bemis (July 15, 1884 – February 16, 1970) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.

Early life

Bemis was born July 15, 1884, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Personal life

He married Hazel Haynes on November 20, 1926.

Military career

Bemis graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1906. He served on the USS Maine. He would serve in World War I as the Commander of Submarine Division Five. He graduated from the Naval War College in 1934. From 1938 to 1939, he served as a Naval Attache. 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.

Awards

He received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, 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.

Death and legacy

Bemis died on February 16, 1970, at his home in Washington, D.C., and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Bemis' papers are held by United States Naval History & Heritage Command.

References

  1. ^ "Harold Medberry Bemis, Rear Admiral, United States Navy". arlingtoncemetery.net. Archived from the original on 2020-01-15.
  2. "Great White Fleet Gallery".
  3. ^ "Valor awards for Harold Medberry Bemis".
  4. Farago, Ladislas (1961). Burn After Reading: The Espionage History of World War II. New York: Walker. p. 200. ISBN 9781612511801.
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