Adolphus Andrews

Adolphus Andrews
Nickname(s)"Dolph"
Born(1879-10-07)October 7, 1879
Galveston, Texas, US
DiedJune 19, 1948(1948-06-19) (aged 68)
Houston, Texas, US
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1901–1944
RankVice Admiral
CommandsEastern Sea Frontier
Scouting Fleet
Bureau of Navigation
USS Texas
USS Oklahoma
USS Massachusetts
Battles / warsSpanish–American War
Occupation of Veracuz
World War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal

Adolphus Andrews (October 7, 1879 – June 19, 1948) was a decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of Vice Admiral. A Naval Academy graduate and veteran of three wars, he is most noted for his service as Commander, Eastern Sea Frontier during the World War II.[1]

He later served on the Pearl Harbor Court of Inquiry in 1944 and following the War, Andrews served as American Red Cross Commissioner for Pacific area.[2]

  1. ^ "Vice admiral Adolphus Andrews – Naval History and Heritage Command". history.navy.mil. Naval History and Heritage Command Websites. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference San Bernardino Sun, Volume 52, 23 September 1945 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).