Charles Alan Pownall

Charles Alan Pownall
3rd Military Governor of Guam
In office
May 30, 1946 – September 27, 1949
Preceded byHenry Louis Larsen
Succeeded byCarlton Skinner, First Appointed Governor of Guam
Personal details
Born(1887-10-04)October 4, 1887
Atglen, Pennsylvania, US
DiedJuly 19, 1975(1975-07-19) (aged 87)
San Diego, California, US[citation needed]
Resting placeEl Camino Memorial Park, Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA
SpouseMary Chenoweth Pownall
AwardsNavy Cross
Navy DSM
Legion of Merit
Navy Commendation Medal
Nickname"Baldy"
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy Seal United States Navy
Years of service1910–1949
Rank Vice admiral
CommandsUSS Reid (DD-21)
USS Vedette (SP-163)
USS John D. Ford (DD-228)
USS Enterprise (CV-6)
USS Yorktown (CV-10)
Battles/warsWorld War I

World War II

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]

  1. ^ Cahoon, Ben (2000). "Guam". World Statesmen. Retrieved 1 May 2009.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Babauta was invoked but never defined (see the help page).