William Michael Crose

William Michael Crose (February 8, 1867 – April 4, 1929) was a United States Navy Captain and the seventh Naval Governor of American Samoa, from November 10, 1910, to March 14, 1913. He was the first person designated "Governor of American Samoa", rather than the previous "Governor of Tutuila".

Life and career

Early life Crose was born in Greencastle, Indiana, on February 8, 1867. He was appointed to the United States Naval Academy on May 19, 1884, and graduated in 1888. On July 1, 1890, Crose was commissioned into the United States Navy as an ensign. On May 10, 1898, he became a lieutenant (junior grade), and a lieutenant on March 3, 1898. He was stationed on in 1888, in 1890, the Naval Hydrographic office in 1894, in 1895, the same year, the Bureau of Equipment in 1898, and in 1900.

Governorship On November 10, 1910, Crose relieved Captain John Frederick Parker of command of United States Naval Station Tutuila, becoming the seventh Naval Governor of American Samoa.

Crose also amended laws on firearms, perjury, road maintenance, and importation of animals. On March 14, 1913, Crose transferred command to Nathan Woodworth Post.

Post-governorship Crose died in San Diego on April 4, 1929, and was buried at sea.