Jehu V. Chase
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Admiral
Jehu Valentine Chase was born in Pattersonville
, Louisiana
on 10 January 1869, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy
6 June 1890.
As commanding officer of the USS Minnesota
when she was mined in September 1918, Chase was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal
in recognition of his seamanship and leadership in bringing his ship safely to port without loss of life.
Admiral Chase was Commander in Chief of the United States Fleet
, from 17 September 1930 to 15 September 1931, and Chairman of the General Board
from April 1932 until his retirement in February 1933. He died at Coronado, California
on 24 May 1937.
Admiral
Admiral is the rank, or part of the name of the ranks, of the highest naval officers. It is usually considered a full admiral and above vice admiral and below admiral of the fleet . It is usually abbreviated to "Adm" or "ADM"...
Jehu Valentine Chase was born in Pattersonville
Patterson, Louisiana
Patterson is a small city in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 6,530 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Morgan City Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
, Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
on 10 January 1869, and graduated from 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...
6 June 1890.
As commanding officer of the USS Minnesota
USS Minnesota (BB-22)
USS Minnesota , a , was the second ship of the United States Navy in honor of the 32nd state, and the 24th battleship of the US Navy ....
when she was mined in September 1918, Chase was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
The Navy Distinguished Service Medal is a military award of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps which was first created in 1919. The decoration is the Navy and Marine Corps equivalent to the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, and the Coast...
in recognition of his seamanship and leadership in bringing his ship safely to port without loss of life.
Admiral Chase was Commander in Chief of the United States Fleet
United States Fleet
The United States Fleet was an organization in the United States Navy from 1922 until after World War II. The abbreviation CINCUS, pronounced "sink us", was used for Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet. This title was disposed of and officially replaced by COMINCH in December 1941 . This...
, from 17 September 1930 to 15 September 1931, and Chairman of the General Board
General Board of the United States Navy
The General Board of the United States Navy was an advisory body of the United States Navy, effectively a naval general staff. The General Board was established by general order 544, issued on March 13, 1900 by John Davis Long. The order was officially recognized by Congress in 1916...
from April 1932 until his retirement in February 1933. He died at Coronado, California
Coronado, California
Coronado, also known as Coronado Island, is an affluent resort city located in San Diego County, California, 5.2 miles from downtown San Diego. Its population was 24,697 at the 2010 census, up from 24,100 at the 2000 census. U.S. News and World Report lists Coronado as one of the most expensive...
on 24 May 1937.