Appointed Naval Cadet from Ohio 17 March 1885. Captain 10 Aug 1916. Chief of Staff of Commandant 3 Naval District New York NY 27 March 1917 to 12 Sept 1918. Command of Arkansas 28 Sept 1918. Awarded or Award the Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious Service first as Chief of Staff 3 Naval District and later as Commanding Officer of the United States Ship Arkansas operating in the War Zone in association with the British Grand Fleet.