Albert G. Noble

Albert G. Noble

Admiral Albert Gallatin Noble (December 14, 1895 — February 22, 1980) was a United States Navy admiral who was promoted to four star rank as a "tombstone admiral".

Noble was born in Preston, Texas [http://www.homeofheroes.com/valor/1_Citations/03_wwii-nc/nc_06wwii_navyN.html Navy Cross citation] ] to Albert G. and Sallie Wilson Noble. [ [http://www.genealogymagazine.com/albertgnoble.html Genealogy Magazine] ] After graduating from Ardmore High School in Ardmore, Oklahoma, he received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in 1913. He graduated and was commissioned an Ensign on March 29 1917, and was assigned to the USS Delaware (BB-28). In November 1921 he was accepted into Massachusetts Institute of Technology where in June 1923 he received a degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, he joined the USS Florida (BB-30) In June 1924. In September 1924, he received an appointment as Aide to the Commander of the USS Procyon (AG-11). In July 1930, he joined the USS Pruitt (DD-347) for duty as Executive Officer. From June 1931 until May 1933 he served as Aide and Flag Secretary on the staff of Commander, Cruiser Division 3, Scouting Force assigned to the USS Omaha (CL-4). In 1935, he was the Commander of the USS Dallas (DD-199), and in July 1936 he became the Commander of the USS Cassin (DD-372), which he commanded from August 21 1936 until June 1937. [ [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/c4/cassin-ii.htm Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships] ] Noble received the Navy Cross in 1944.

He retired October 1, 1951.

He died in Washington D.C. on February 22, 1980. He was married to Madeline Martin. [http://www.usna.edu/cemetery/PDF%20Files/Section%206/1227-%20Noble,%20A.%20G.pdf United States Naval Academy Cemetery survey] ] They had one daughter. He was buried in the United States Naval Academy Cemetery.

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