Charles Alan Pownall | |
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| 3rd Military Governor of Guam | |
| In office May 30, 1946 – September 27, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Louis Larsen |
| Succeeded by | Carlton Skinner, First Appointed Governor of Guam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 4, 1887 Atglen, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | July 19, 1975 (aged 87) San Diego, California, US[citation needed] |
| Resting place | El Camino Memorial Park, Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA |
| Spouse | Mary Chenoweth Pownall |
| Awards | Navy Cross Navy DSM Legion of Merit Navy Commendation Medal |
| Nickname | "Baldy" |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1910–1949 |
| Rank |  Vice admiral |
| Commands | USS Reid (DD-21) USS Vedette (SP-163) USS John D. Ford (DD-228) USS Enterprise (CV-6) USS Yorktown (CV-10) |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Charles Alan Pownall (October 4, 1887 – July 19, 1975) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy and Governor of Guam (May 30, 1946 – September 27, 1949).[1] He was the third military Governor and first naval Governor of Guam following the United States recapture of the island from the Japanese. After conflict with the Guam Congress in 1948, Pownall replaced many Congressmen with his own appointments, whom the Guamanians refused to recognize. The ensuing protest persuaded President Truman to transfer control of the island away from the Navy. As a consequence, Charles Pownall was the last military governor of Guam.[2]