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'''Arthur LeRoy Bristol''' ( – ) served in the [[United States Navy]]. | {{ViceUS}} '''Arthur LeRoy Bristol''' (15 July, 1886 – 27 April, 1942) served in the [[United States Navy]]. | ||
==Life & Career== | ==Life & Career== | ||
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In 1931, Bristol superseded Capt. [[William Winton Galbraith]] as U.S. Naval Attaché, London.{{NMAF|23 Oct. 1931, p. 19}} | |||
From June 1934 to June 1936, Bristol was the first captain of America's first purpose-built aircraft carrier, {{US-Ranger}}. | |||
Bristol was promoted to the rank of {{ViceUS}} on 27 February, 1942. He died of a heart attack just two months later while ashore in Newfoundland. | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:41, 17 February 2022
Vice Admiral Arthur LeRoy Bristol (15 July, 1886 – 27 April, 1942) served in the United States Navy.
Life & Career
In 1931, Bristol superseded Capt. William Winton Galbraith as U.S. Naval Attaché, London.[1]
From June 1934 to June 1936, Bristol was the first captain of America's first purpose-built aircraft carrier, Ranger.
Bristol was promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral on 27 February, 1942. He died of a heart attack just two months later while ashore in Newfoundland.
See Also
Bibliography
Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William F. Halsey, Jr. |
Captain of U.S.S. Jarvis 21 Sep, 1915 – 3 Apr, 1916 |
Succeeded by Louis P. Davis |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of U.S.S. Breckinridge 27 Feb, 1919 – after 1 Jan, 1920[2] |
Succeeded by William J. Butler |
Footnotes
