Edmund Root
Edmund Spence Root (December 27, 1881 – February 27, 1961) was a United States Navy Captain who served as the 34th Naval Governor of Guam. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1905, serving on many ships as an ensign. He served as the inaugural commanding officer of two ships: USS Rizal and USS Astoria. He served during World War I as commander of the U-boat hunting USS Rowan, for which he received a letter of commendation. As governor, he generated controversy by expelling 112 Japanese laborers from Guam. The Guam Museum also opened during his term of office.
Capt. Edmund Root | |
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Captain Edmund S. Root on deck of USS Astoria (August 1934) | |
| 34th Naval Governor of Guam | |
| In office May 15, 1931 – June 21, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Willis W. Bradley |
| Succeeded by | George Andrew Alexander |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edmund Spence Root December 27, 1881 Delaware, Ohio |
| Died | February 27, 1961 (aged 79) San Diego County, California |
| Nationality | United States |
| Spouse | La Mira N. Root |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Occupation | American US Navy officer and Naval Governor of Guam |
| Awards | Letter of Commendation |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | USS Rizal USS Astoria USS Rowan |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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