Allen Hobbs

Allen Hobbs
35th Hydrographer of the United States Navy
In office
August 30, 1948 – 1950s
Governor of American Samoa
In office
February 8, 1944 – January 27, 1945
Preceded byJohn Gould Moyer
Succeeded byRalph Hungerford
Personal details
BornJuly 30, 1899
Lowell, Massachusetts
Died23 November 1960(1960-11-23) (aged 61)
National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland
OccupationNaval officer
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy Seal United States Navy
Rank Captain

Allen Hobbs (30 July 1899 – 23 November 1960) was a captain in the United States Navy. He was assigned as the governor of American Samoa from 8 February 1944 to 27 January 1945. In 1948, he was appointed as the Hydographer of the Navy, serving until 1953, when he retired.