Frederick C. Billard

Frederick C. Billard

Frederick C. Billard (September 22, 1873-May 17, 1932) served as the sixth Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from 1924 until his death. He is the only Coast Guard Commandant to die in office.

He was born in Washington, D.C. In 1894, he enlisted in the United States Revenue Cutter Service as a Cadet. During the Spanish-American War, he served on a Revenue Service Cutter attached to the Pacific Fleet. During World War I, he was awarded the Navy Cross, in recognition of his services as commanding officer of the USS "Aphrodite".

From 1919 to 1921, Billard served as Aide to William F. Reynolds. From 1921 until his appointment as Commandant, he served as Superintendent of the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut.

As Commandant during the Prohibition Era, Billard established the Coast Guard's first intelligence center designed to collect, evaluate, and disseminate information relating to smuggling practices and plans.

References

* [http://www.uscg.mil/history/people/FCBillardBio.asp United States Coast Guard biography]


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