George Salisbury (governor)

George Robert Salisbury was a United States Navy Commodore who served as the 15th Naval Governor of Guam. Though he originally served as an Engineering Duty Officer, he eventually stopped being a Restricted Line Officer, and retired from the Navy as a Commodore. As governor, he rolled back a number of educational reforms and encouraged a new ranch system. He also took drastic measures to control the leprosy epidemic on the island, removing the infected to Philippines. He was briefly called into service during World War I before retiring.

George Robert Salisbury
15th Naval Governor of Guam
In office
January 21, 1911  January 30, 1912
Preceded byFrank Freyer
Succeeded byRobert Coontz
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
SpouseAdele Trowbridge Salisbury
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/service United States Navy
Rank Commodore
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