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About Admiral Henry A. Wiley
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_A._Wiley
Admiral Henry Ariosto Wiley (31 January 1867 – 20 May 1943) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War, World War I, and World War II.
Biography
Born in Pike County, Alabama, Wiley graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1888. He served on the Maple during the Spanish–American War and attained his first command, Villalobos, in 1904. During the First World War Wiley commanded battleship USS Wyoming (BB-32) attached to the 6th Battle Squadron of the British Grand Fleet and received the Distinguished Service Medal for his "outstanding performance."
After various shore and fleet commands, he was appointed Admiral in 1927 and served as Commander-in-chief, United States Fleet, until his retirement in 1929 after over 40 years of service.
Wiley wrote his memoirs in 1934.
Wiley served in the years that followed as Chairman of the Maritime Commission and in other important government posts until being recalled to active duty in 1941. In the next year, he headed the Navy Board of Production Awards.
Wiley retired once more 2 January 1943 and died 20 May 1943 at Palm Beach, Florida. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery four days later.
Namesake
USS Henry A. Wiley was named for him.
Wiley Hall, the main Administration Building at the United States Merchant Marine Academy is named for Admiral Wiley as the "Father of the Merchant Marine Cadet Corps".
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6905664/henry-aristo-wiley
United States Navy Admiral. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1888 and served in the Spanish American War. He saw combat in the Atlantic during World War I . He was the commander of the United States Fleet from November 1927 until May 1929. He retired in 1929, but was recalled to active duty in 1941 and served until a 2nd retirement in Jan. 1943. He has been called, "Father of the Merchant Marine Cadet Corps."
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Admiral Henry A. Wiley's Timeline
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January 31, 1867
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Troy, Pike County, AL, United States
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May 20, 1943
Age 76
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Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL, United States
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May 24, 1943
Age 76
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Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Memorial Avenue, Arlington, Arlington County, VA, 22211, United States
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