Captain Henry Bertrand Price | |
|---|---|
| 30th Naval Governor of Guam | |
| In office August 4, 1923 – August 26, 1924 | |
| Preceded by | Adelbert Althouse |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Winsor Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 20, 1869 Burlington, Iowa |
| Died | September 23, 1941 (aged 72) San Francisco, California |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Spouse | Katherine Banks Price |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Rank |  Captain |
Henry Bertrand Price[1] (June 29, 1869 – September 23, 1941) was a United States Navy Captain who served as the 30th Naval Governor of Guam. As a naval officer, he served on many assignments, including with the Bureau of Ordnance. In 1913, he became executive officer of USS Delaware, and two years later commanding officer of USS Melville. Becoming governor in 1923, Price focused on agricultural development, particularly in the region of Mangilao, Guam. He also ordered increased road building and the establishment of the Guam Department of Agriculture.
- ^ Army and Navy Journal. Army and Navy Journal, Incorporated. 1941. ISSN 0275-2360. Retrieved 9 February 2015.