Benjamin McCandlish
Benjamin Vaughan McCandlish (June 3, 1886 – October 16, 1975) was a United States Navy flag officer who served as the 36th Naval Governor of Guam and was a recipient of the Navy Cross.
Benjamin McCandlish | |
|---|---|
| 36th Naval Governor of Guam | |
| In office March 27, 1936 – February 8, 1938 | |
| Preceded by | George A. Alexander |
| Succeeded by | James Thomas Alexander |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Benjamin Vaughan McCandlish June 3, 1886 Petersburg, Virginia |
| Died | October 16, 1975 (aged 89) Darlington, South Carolina |
| Resting place | Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia |
| Nationality | United States |
| Spouse(s) | Margherita Wood McCandlish, Louise Sligh Brown |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | U.S. Navy Commodore |
| Awards | Navy Cross, Legion of Merit |
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