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Albert Gleaves graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1877. He retired as a U.S. Navy Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Vice Admiral

    Division:

    Cruiser and Transport Force

    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 Vice Admiral Albert Gleaves, 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 Commander of the Cruiser and Transport Fleet. Vice Admiral Gleaves untiring energy, close cooperation, and wide decisions contributed greatly to the successful overseas operation of the Transport Fleet resulting in the successful transportation of the United States forces abroad.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Vice Admiral

    Division:

    Cruiser and Transport Force

    Action Date:

    World War I

    Authority: Navy Book of Distinguished Service (Stringer)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Admiral Albert Gleaves, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commander of the Cruiser and Transport Force in connection with the organization and operation of the cruisers and transports in convoy work and transportation of troops during World War I.