H. H. Caldwell
Harry Handly Caldwell (February 5, 1873 – April 27, 1939) was America's first submarine captain. He became the first naval submarine commanding officer, of any nation, when he assumed command of USS Holland (SS-1) on October 12, 1900.
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Caldwell in 1901 | |
| Birth name | Harry Handly Caldwell |
| Born | February 5, 1873 St. Louis, Missouri, US |
| Died | April 27, 1939 (aged 66) New York City, US |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1887–1909 1917–1919 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War
World War I
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| Awards | Spanish Campaign Medal Dewey Medal |
| Other work | Writer, Editor in Motion Picture Industry |
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