Alfred W. Chandler

Alfred White Chandler (June 17, 1890 – September 24, 1978) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. He served as the Chief of the United States Navy Dental Corps from 1946 to 1948, and again for a brief period in 1952.

Early life and education He was born in Newport, Rhode Island on June 17, 1890. His family moved to New Jersey, where he attended Barringer High School and Wenonah Military Academy. He did a brief stint as a dentist at a state hospital and then in private practice before joining the Navy on February 20, 1917, as a Lieutenant Junior Grade. regulations permitting staff officers to bear the title "Commanding Officer", and regulations establishing dental departments on board ships and shore stations. Along with Clemens V. Rault and Spry O. Claytor, Alfred W. Chandler was promoted to Rear Admiral in 1947.

Post military career He remained active in several dental organizations after retirement. On November 14, 1966, he received the highest award of the American Dental Association for his contributions to the field of dentistry. In 1967, he was elected President of the American Academy of the History of Dentistry.

Alfred Chandler died on September 24, 1978.