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John
Taylor Gause
Stapler
September 22, 1883

–

January 22, 1969

John Stapler graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1906. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    Division 8 (Submarines)

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander John Taylor Gause Stapler, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commander of Division EIGHT, Submarines, operating on the Atlantic coast during World War I.