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Henry
Miller
Gleason
September 28, 1876

–

February 17, 1965

Henry Gleason graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1899. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain (CC)

    Regiment:

    Hull Division

    Division:

    Navy Yard, (Mare Island, CA)

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain (CC) Henry Miller Gleason, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as head of the hull division, Mare Island Navy Yard, where, under his direction a new record was made in the construction of destroyers and submarines.