Albert G. Noble
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Admiral Albert Gallatin Noble (December 14, 1895 — February 22, 1980) was a United States Navy
admiral who was promoted to four star rank as a "tombstone admiral".
to Albert G. and Sallie Wilson Noble. After graduating from Ardmore High School in Ardmore, Oklahoma
, he received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy
in 1913. He graduated and was commissioned an Ensign on March 29, 1917, and was assigned to the battleship . In November 1921 he was accepted into Massachusetts Institute of Technology
where in June 1923 he received a degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, he joined the In June 1924. In September 1924, he received an appointment as Aide to the Commander of the . In July 1930, he joined the for duty as Executive Officer. From June 1931 until May 1933 he served as Aide and Flag Secretary on the staff of Commander, Cruiser Division 3, Scouting Force assigned to the . In 1935, he was the Commander of the , and in July 1936 he became the Commander of the , which he commanded from August 21, 1936 until June 1937.
During World War II Gallatin was commander of Aitape Attack Force in April 1944, commanded a Naval Attack Group during the battle of Wakde
in May 1944, and was Commander of Amphibious Group Eight, during operations against enemy forces in Mindanao
and Balikpapan
in mid-1945. Noble received the Navy Cross
in 1944.
Gallatin retired on October 1, 1951. He died in Washington, D.C.
on February 22, 1980. He was married to Madeline Martin. They had one daughter. He was buried in the United States Naval Academy Cemetery
.
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
admiral who was promoted to four star rank as a "tombstone admiral".
Biography
Noble was born in Preston, TexasPreston, Texas
Preston, Texas, also known as Preston Bend was a prominent town located on the Red River in North Texas. It grew in the 19th century at the intersection of several military and trade roads and was an important crossing on the Shawnee cattle trail. Preston lost prominence after the MK&T railroad...
to Albert G. and Sallie Wilson Noble. After graduating from Ardmore High School in Ardmore, Oklahoma
Ardmore, Oklahoma
Ardmore is a business, cultural and tourism city in and the county seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 24,283, while a 2007 estimate has the Ardmore micropolitan statistical area totaling 56,694 residents...
, he received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy
The United States Naval Academy is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States...
in 1913. He graduated and was commissioned an Ensign on March 29, 1917, and was assigned to the battleship . In November 1921 he was accepted into Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT has five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological education and research.Founded in 1861 in...
where in June 1923 he received a degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, he joined the In June 1924. In September 1924, he received an appointment as Aide to the Commander of the . In July 1930, he joined the for duty as Executive Officer. From June 1931 until May 1933 he served as Aide and Flag Secretary on the staff of Commander, Cruiser Division 3, Scouting Force assigned to the . In 1935, he was the Commander of the , and in July 1936 he became the Commander of the , which he commanded from August 21, 1936 until June 1937.
During World War II Gallatin was commander of Aitape Attack Force in April 1944, commanded a Naval Attack Group during the battle of Wakde
Battle of Wakde
The Battle of Wakde was part of the New Guinea campaign of World War II. It was fought between the United States and Japan from 15 May 1944 to 18 May 1944....
in May 1944, and was Commander of Amphibious Group Eight, during operations against enemy forces in Mindanao
Mindanao
Mindanao is the second largest and easternmost island in the Philippines. It is also the name of one of the three island groups in the country, which consists of the island of Mindanao and smaller surrounding islands. The other two are Luzon and the Visayas. The island of Mindanao is called The...
and Balikpapan
Balikpapan
Balikpapan is a seaport city on the eastern coast of the island of Borneo, Indonesia, in the East Kalimantan province, a resource-rich region well known for its timber, mining, and petroleum export products. Two harbors, Semayang and Kariangau , and the Sepinggan International Airport are the main...
in mid-1945. Noble received the Navy Cross
Navy Cross
The Navy Cross is the highest decoration that may be bestowed by the Department of the Navy and the second highest decoration given for valor. It is normally only awarded to members of the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps and United States Coast Guard, but can be awarded to all...
in 1944.
Gallatin retired on October 1, 1951. He died in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
on February 22, 1980. He was married to Madeline Martin. They had one daughter. He was buried in the United States Naval Academy Cemetery
United States Naval Academy Cemetery
The United States Naval Academy Cemetery and Columbarium is a cemetery at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.-History:In 1868 the Naval Academy purchased a sixty-seven acre piece of land called Strawberry Hill as part of their efforts to expand after the American Civil War....
.