This Military Service Page was created/owned by
Kent Weekly (SS/DSV) (DBF), EMCS
to remember
Caperton, William Banks, ADM USN(Ret).
If you knew or served with this Sailor and have additional information or photos to support this Page, please leave a message for the Page Administrator(s) HERE.
Contact Info
Home Town Spring Hill, TN
Last Address Newport, RI
Date of Passing Dec 21, 1941
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
Admiral William Banks Caperton held major posts ashore and afloat, chief of which were commanding the naval forces intervening in Haiti (1915–16) and Santo Domingo (1916), and Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet, from July 28, 1916, to April 30, 1919. He served actively until November 12, 1921.
Other Comments:
Admiral Caperton was the 10th CINCPACFLT.
1875-1875, USS Hartford (steam frigate)
Attention! The dates you selected for being assigned to this Unit are outside the 1890 to 1890 we believe this Unit was in existence. Can you please re-check your dates and click HERE if you wish to amend these? If you believe your Unit was in existence during your selected dates, please let us know at admin@togetherweserved.com.