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DeWitt
Blamer

Dewitt Blamer graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1891. He retired as a Captain in the U.S. Navy.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    Cruiser and Transport Force

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain DeWitt Blamer, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff to the Commander, Cruiser and Transport Force.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    Cruiser and Transport Fleet

    Action Date:

    World War I
    War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Captain Dewitt Blamer, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as Chief of Staff of the Commander, Cruiser and Transport Fleet.