Harold Medberry Bemis

Harold Medberry Bemis was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.

Harold Medberry Bemis
Born(1884-07-15)July 15, 1884
DiedFebruary 16, 1970(1970-02-16) (aged 85)
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankRear Admiral
Spouse(s)Hazel Haynes

Early life

Bemis was born July 15, 1884 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.[1]

Personal life

He married Hazel Haynes on November 20, 1926.[1]

Military career

Bemis graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1906. He served on the USS Maine.[2] He would serve in World War I as the Commander of Submarine Division Five.[3] He graduated from the Naval War College in 1934. From 1938 to 1939, he served as a Naval Attache.[4] 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.[1]

Awards

He received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal,[3] 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.[1]

Death and legacy

Bemis died on February 16, 1970 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[1]

Bemis' papers are held by United States Naval History & Heritage Command.[5]

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References
  1. "Harold Medberry Bemis, Rear Admiral, United States Navy".
  2. https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/exploration-and-innovation/world-cruise/gallery.html
  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.
  5. https://www.history.navy.mil/search.html?q=rear+admiral+harold+bemis
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