Albert Gleaves - 3A-57 - Nashville, Tennessee - Tennessee Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

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3A  57
Albert Gleaves

Born here Jan. 1, 1858, a graduate of the Naval Academy in 1879, he commanded the USS Cushing in the War with Spain.  In 1917 took command of the Cruiser and Transport Force, US Navy, which convoyed Allied troops to France without a loss of a man.  In 1919 was commander in chief Asiatic Fleet.  He held he Distinguished Service Medal, Japanese Order of Sacred Treasure, 1st Class, Chinese Order of Weng Hu, 1st Class and French Legion of Honor.  He died Jan. 6, 1937

Marker Name: Albert Gleaves Marker Location: City Type of Marker: Person Marker Number: 31-57 Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Tennessee Historical Commission

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