George Robert Salisbury | |
|---|---|
| 15th Naval Governor of Guam | |
| In office January 21, 1911 – January 30, 1912 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Freyer |
| Succeeded by | Robert Coontz |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Adele Trowbridge Salisbury |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Rank | &sq=&lang=&file=File:US-O7_insignia.svg){kind=small} Commodore |
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George Robert Salisbury was a United States Navy Commodore who served as the 15th Naval Governor of Guam. Though he originally served as an Engineering Duty Officer, he eventually stopped being a Restricted Line Officer, and retired from the Navy as a Commodore. As governor, he rolled back a number of educational reforms and encouraged a new ranch system. He also took drastic measures to control the leprosy epidemic on the island, removing the infected to Philippines. He was briefly called into service during World War I before retiring.