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Kent Weekly (SS/DSV) (DBF), EMCS
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Caldwell, Harry Handly (1st Submarine C.O.), CDR USN(Ret).
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Contact Info
Last Address 208 W 23rd St Carteret Hotel New York City, NY
Date of Passing May 13, 1938
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
Following WWI Harry Caldwell became a writer and editor of movies.
At age 48, he married Katherine Clark.
Together, they were invloved in about 75 movies including "Ben Hur" and "Seventh Heaven.".
Other Comments:
LT Caldwell was the first Commanding Officer of the USS Holland (SS-1), First submarine in the US Navy.
Spanish-American War/Battle of Manila Bay
From Month/Year
May / 1898
To Month/Year
May / 1898
Description A failed attempt, as the fleet was assigned to enter Cardenas Bay and destroy the three Spanish gunboats reportedly moored in the harbor.
My Participation in This Battle or Operation
From Month/Year
May / 1898
To Month/Year
May / 1898
Last Updated: Mar 16, 2020
Personal Memories
People You Remember The American squadron was thus officered:
Acting Rear Admiral George Dewey, Commander-in-Chief.
