Jehu V. Chase

Jehu V. Chase

Infobox Military Person
name=Jehu V. Chase
lived=1869-1937


caption=
nickname=
placeofbirth=Pattersonville, Louisiana
placeofdeath=Coronado, California
branch=United States Navy
serviceyears=1890-1933
rank=Admiral
unit=
commands=United States Fleet
USS Minnesota (BB-22)
battles=World War I
awards=Navy Distinguished Service Medal
relations=
laterwork=

Admiral Jehu Valentine Chase was born in Pattersonville, Louisiana on 10 January 1869, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy 6 June 1890.

As commanding officer of the USS "Minnesota when she was mined in September 1918, Chase was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal in recognition of his seamanship and leadership in bringing his ship safely to port without loss of life.

Admiral Chase was Commander in Chief of the United States Fleet, from 17 September 1930 to 15 September 1931, and Chairman of the General Board from April 1932 until his retirement in February 1933. He died at Coronado, California on 24 May 1937. The USS "Chase" was named in his honor.

References

*DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/c6/chase-i.htm


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