William Michael Crose | |
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| Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office November 10, 1910 – March 14, 1913 | |
| President | William Howard Taft |
| Preceded by | John Frederick Parker |
| Succeeded by | Nathan Woodworth Post |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 9, 1867 Greencastle, Indiana |
| Died | April 4, 1929 (aged 62) San Diego, California |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Occupation | Naval officer |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Commands | USS North Dakota (BB-29) USS Princeton (PG-13) |
William Michael Crose (February 8, 1867 – April 4, 1929) was a United States Navy Captain and the seventh Naval Governor of American Samoa, from November 10, 1910 to March 14, 1913. He was the first person designated "Governor of American Samoa", rather than the previous "Governor of Tutuila".[1]
- ^ Government of American Samoa (2008), 2.