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 Louis Rodolph DeSteiguer - Arlington VA Posted by:  Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.830 W 077° 04.200
18S E 320445 N 4305552
United States Navy Admiral. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1885 and commanded the Arkansas in German waters with British Grand Fleet during World War I. He was the Commander-in Chief of the Battle Force in 1927. Before retiring in 1932 he commanded the Third Naval District
Waymark Code: WM12KEA
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/10/2020
Views: 1
He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 2, Site 4940.
Description:
Fleet command-In June 1925, de Steiguer returned to sea as Commander Battleship Division Four (COMBATDIV 4), with flagship New Mexico, and the following summer he was promoted to temporary vice admiral as Commander Battleship Divisions, Battle Fleet (COMBATDIVS), with flagship West Virginia. On September 10, 1927, de Steiguer assumed the temporary rank of full admiral as Commander in Chief Battle Fleet, United States Fleet, with the flagship California.
Following his tour as Battle Fleet commander, de Steiguer "fleeted down" to his permanent rank of rear admiral and served as commandant, Brooklyn Navy Yard from July 2, 1928, to March 18, 1931. He retired in 1932.
Legacy:-DeSteiguer died in Washington D.C. on April 19, 1947. His funeral instructions made two requests of his former flag secretary: that Carney lead the funeral cortege, and that he have deSteiguer buried with his hindquarters facing the Pentagon. Carney honored both requests.
Date of birth: 03/18/1867
Date of death: 04/19/1947
Area of notoriety: Military
Marker Type: Monument
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: None
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
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