Edward Howe Watson

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Captain Edward Howe Watson, (28 February, 1874 – 7 January, 1942) served in the United States Navy.

Life & Career

Born in Frankfort, Kentucky, his father was John Crittendon Watson, a Commander in the Navy.

In July, 1922 he was appointed in command of Destroyer Squadron 11.

On 8 September 8, 1923, seven of the formation's destroyers ran aground in thick fog at Honda Point, California, just east of Los Angeles. Watson was subjected to a court martial.

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Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Owen Hill
Captain of U.S.S. Celtic
1912[1][2]
Succeeded by
Wilbert Smith
Preceded by
William D. Greetham
Captain of U.S.S. Wheeling
15 Jun, 1915[3] – 15 Oct, 1917[4]
Succeeded by
Lewis B. Porterfield

Footnotes

  1. Register of Officers, 1913. p. 18.
  2. Register of Officers, 1912. p. 32.
  3. NavSource.org.
  4. NavSource.org.