Robert Coontz

Robert Coontz
Official portrait, c. 1919
16th Naval Governor of Guam
In office January 30, 1912 – September 23, 1913
Preceded by	George Salisbury
Succeeded by	Alfred Walton Hinds
Chief of Naval Operations
In office November 1, 1919 – July 21, 1923
Preceded by	William S. Benson
Succeeded by	Edward Walter Eberle
Personal details
Born	(1864-06-11)June 11, 1864 Hannibal, Missouri, U.S.
Died	January 26, 1935(1935-01-26) (aged 70) Puget Sound Naval Hospital, Bremerton, Washington, U.S.
Resting place	Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hannibal, Missouri, U.S.
Spouse	Augusta Cohen
Military service
Branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1881–1928
Rank	Admiral
Commands	Fifth Naval District United States Fleet Chief of Naval Operations Puget Sound Navy Yard USS Georgia Governor of Guam
Battles/wars	Spanish–American War Philippine–American War Battle of Veracruz World War I
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal Commander of the Legion of Honour (France)

Robert Edward Coontz (June 11, 1864 – January 26, 1935) was an American naval officer who sailed with the "Great White Fleet" and served as the second Chief of Naval Operations from 1919 to 1923.