Chain of Command
Admiral Richard Henry Leigh, was Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet from 15 September 1931 to 11 August 1932. His pennant flew above his flagship California (BB-44) during his tenure.
Chain of Command
RADM Richard H. Leigh February 1927 - 1930Chief, Bureau of Navigation
Bureau of Naval Personnel
The Bureau was established in 1862 as the Bureau of Navigation. In 1942, it was changed to the Bureau of Naval Personnel. It was disestablished 31 October 1978, and its functions were spilt between the DCNO (Manpower, Personnel and Training) and the Naval Military Personnel Command. Effective 1 October 1998, the name changed to Naval Personnel Command.
The Bureau was established in 1862 as the Bureau of Navigation. In 1942, it was changed to the Bureau of Naval Personnel. It was disestablished 31 October 1978, and its functions were spilt between the DCNO (Manpower, Personnel and Training) and the Naval Military Personnel Command. Effective 1 October 1998, the name changed to Naval Personnel Command.
Chain of Command
Tennessee's keel was laid down on 14 May 1917 at the New York Naval Shipyard. She was launched on 30 April 1919, sponsored by Miss Helen Lenore Roberts, daughter of Tennessee governor Albert H. Roberts, and commissioned on 3 June 1920, Captain Richard H. Leigh in command.
Criteria The World War I Victory Medal was awarded for military service during the First World War. It was awarded for active service between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918; for service with the American... The World War I Victory Medal was awarded for military service during the First World War. It was awarded for active service between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918; for service with the American Expeditionary Forces in European Russia between November 12, 1918, and August 5, 1919; or for service with the American Expeditionary Forces in Siberia between November 23, 1918, and April 1, 1920. MoreHide
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Commanding Officer, USS. Galveston 1913-15
Crew Roster on 28 January 1915 Officers Commander Richard H. Leigh, Commanding Lieutenant Lewis Coxe, Executive and Ordnance Lieutenant Vaughan K. Coman, Navigator Lieutenant Pierre L. Wilson, Senior Engineer Ensign Fredrick G. Reinicke Ensign John F. Donelson Ensign Harold E. Snow Ensign Stanley P. Tracht Ensign Raymond V. Hannon P. A. Surgeon Montgomery A. Stuart Asst. Paymaster Richard S. Robertson Boatswain Charles L. Greene Gunner William T. McNiff Gunner Stephen A. Farrell Machinist James A. Ward Chief Carpenter Clarence L. Bennett Pay Clerk John J. Lynch Chief Master-at-Arms E. Ganeau Masters-at-Arms, First Class F. L. Funderberg N. A. Landoc Masters-at-Arms, Second Class L. Eurton W. Condon Chief Boatswain's Mate A. F. Houle
Other Memories
Originally the USS Galveston was listed as Cruiser Number 17.
On 8 August 1921, she was reclassified CL-19. She also intermittently patrolled in the Gulf of Mexico with periodic calls at ports of Florida, Texas, Alabama, and Louisiana. On January 25, 1922 Galveston landed her marine detachment at Corinto, Nicaragua, to reinforce the Managua legation guard during a period of political tension. The end of this service was climaxed by a visit to her namesake city in Texas, where she arrived from Panama 26 August 1923 to represent the Navy at the American Legion convention. She then steamed to the Charleston Navy Yard and decommissioned 30 November 1923. During this last cruise she was commanded by Captain R. E. Pope.
Criteria The China Relief Expedition Medal was awarded to Navy and Marine Corps personnel who served ashore with the China Relief Expedition between May 24, 1900, and May 27, 1901, or who were assigned to cert... The China Relief Expedition Medal was awarded to Navy and Marine Corps personnel who served ashore with the China Relief Expedition between May 24, 1900, and May 27, 1901, or who were assigned to certain designated ships in support of the China Relief Expedition. MoreHide
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Served on board battleship USS Oregon during the Boxer uprising in China 1900.
Criteria The Spanish Campaign Medal was awarded for military service in, or on the high seas en route to, any of the following countries during the dates indicated: Cuba (May 11 to July 17, 1898), Puerto Rico ... The Spanish Campaign Medal was awarded for military service in, or on the high seas en route to, any of the following countries during the dates indicated: Cuba (May 11 to July 17, 1898), Puerto Rico (July 24 to August 13, 1898) or Philippine Islands (June 30 to 16 August 16, 1898). MoreHide
Criteria The Spanish War Service Medal commemorates certain service during the Spanish-American War. It was awarded for military service of not less than ninety days between April 20, 1898, and April 11, 1899,... The Spanish War Service Medal commemorates certain service during the Spanish-American War. It was awarded for military service of not less than ninety days between April 20, 1898, and April 11, 1899, to servicemen who were not eligible for the Spanish Campaign Medal. The Spanish War Service Medal was originally intended for members of the National Guard mobilized during the Spanish-American War but who were not eligible for the Spanish Campaign Medal. MoreHide
Admiral Leigh: Chairman, Navy General Board.