John Charles Fremont
Captain United States Navy (Ret’d)
Born February 26, 1880
Died October 13, 1957
A brilliant Officer
and a successful commander
Served in Spanish-American War on U.S.S. St. Louis
Later saw service in China Squadron
In World War I served with distinction in
command of destroyer squadrons from
Queenstown, Ireland
Awarded Navy Cross
Advisory Member Shipping Section.
Supreme Economic Council,
Treaty of Versailles
Awarded Officer of Legion of Honor by France
In World War II Supervisor Third Naval District
Marker can be reached from Kings Highway, on the left when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
