Allen Hobbs
Allen Hobbs (30 July 1899 – 23 November 1960) was a captain in the United States Navy. He was assigned as the governor of American Samoa from 8 February 1944 to 27 January 1945. In 1948, he was appointed as the Hydographer of the Navy, serving until 1953, when he retired.
Allen Hobbs | |
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| 35th Hydrographer of the United States Navy | |
| In office August 30, 1948 – 1950s | |
| Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office February 8, 1944 – January 27, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | John Gould Moyer |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Hungerford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 30, 1899 Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Died | 23 November 1960 (aged 61) National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland |
| Occupation | Naval officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Captain |
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