Felix Gygax

Felix X. Gygax (1884 - 1965) was a United States Navy officer. He reached the rank of Rear-Admiral. His nickname in the Navy was 'Mr. X.'

Early life and education He was born 30 March 1884, in Hancock Township, Osborne County, Kansas.

He attended the United States Naval Academy graduating in 1907.

Career In September 1918, he was the first CO of the submarine USS R-18 on her commissioning.

He was Commander of Cruiser Division 2.

He served as Commandant of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

In 1942, he testified before the House Congested Areas Subcommittee on wartime congestion and the behavior of naval personnel in Hampton Roads.

On 9 June 1944 he conducted the commissioning ceremony of the USS Columbus (CA-74).

He served as Commandant, First Naval District from 28 October 1944 to 2 September 1945.

He died 24 January 1965.

Awards His awards include the Legion of Merit, World War I and World War II Victory Medals, the American Defense Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal.