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Carleton H. Wright

1892 – 1970

United States Navy admiral

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About Carleton H. Wright

Lived 1892 – 1970 (aged 78). Carleton H. Wright was an American military officer.

Carleton Herbert Wright (June 2, 1892 – June 27, 1973) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy (USN).

Early career Wright graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1912 with a class standing of 16th out of 156 graduates. His Naval Academy classmates included future Admirals Daniel E. Barbey, Elliot Buckmaster, Louis E. Denfield, Charles A. Lockwood, Charles P. Mason, Alfred E. Montgomery, DeWitt C. Ramsey, Mahlon Tisdale, and Louis Wenzell. During World War I, he served aboard the at Queenstown, then had duty assembling mines for the North Sea Mine Barrage.

After World War I, Wright attended the USN's ordnance postgraduate course from 1918 through 1920. He then had various ship and staff assignments afloat and ordnance-related posts ashore until 1935. From 1935 to 1936, he commanded Destroyer Division 18. From 1936 to 1938 he served on the staff of Comsofor, and then at the Naval Mine Depot at Yorktown until 1941.

Post war In March 1946, Wright became the Inspector General of the Pacific Fleet and Pacific Ocean Area. He later served as the deputy commander of the Marianas before retiring from the U.S. Navy in October 1948. He died in Claremont, California, on June 27, 1973.

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Important facts

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Education
United States Naval Academy
Awards
Navy Cross; Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam Alaouite; Navy Cross (United States)
Also known as
Carleton Herbert Wright

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Carleton H. Wright?

United States Navy admiral (1892–1970)

When was Carleton H. Wright born?

Carleton H. Wright was born on 2 June 1892 in New Hampton.

When did Carleton H. Wright die?

Carleton H. Wright died on 27 June 1970 in Claremont.

What was Carleton H. Wright's occupation?

Carleton H. Wright was a military officer.

What nationality was Carleton H. Wright?

Carleton H. Wright was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carleton H. Wright

· Wikidata: Q3277735

· DBpedia: Carleton H. Wright

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