William Banks Caperton
N 35° 45.180 W 086° 55.720
16S E 506449 N 3956555
This marker, located in Spring Hill, Tennessee, honors one of its locals who served in WWI.
Waymark Code: WM4NJM
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/12/2008
Views: 19
"Born June 30, 1855, in a house which stood here, he graduated from the Naval Academy, 1875. Served in USS Brooklyn, war with Spain. As commander, Cruiser Squadron, Atlantic Fleet, conducted Vera Cruz landing, 1915, & occupations of Haiti and Santo Domingo, 1915-16. Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet, 1916. In 1917-18, his diplomatic and naval operations in the South Atlantic preserved the integrity of that area for the allies. He died Dec. 21, 1941."
Marker Name: William Banks Caperton
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 3D 44
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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