Jesse Wallace
| Jesse Rink Wallace | |
|---|---|
 Wallace on November 16, 1946 at a meeting with President Harry Truman | |
| 29th Governor of American Samoa | |
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In office July 30, 1940 – August 8, 1940 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Hanson |
| Succeeded by | Laurence Wild |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 17, 1899 Beardstown, Illinois |
| Died | January 29, 1961 (aged 61) |
| Resting place | United States Naval Academy Cemetery |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Occupation | Naval officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States |
| Service/branch |
 United States Navy |
| Rank |
 Captain |
Jesse Rink Wallace (July 17, 1899 – January 29, 1961) was a United States Navy Captain and the 29th (27th unique) Governor of American Samoa. He served as Governor for a period of only ten days from July 30, 1940 to August 8, 1940.[1] Wallace was born in Beardstown, Illinois on July 17, 1899.[2] On June 20, 1918, Wallace was appointed to the United States Naval Academy from Illinois.[3] After his brief time as Governor, Wallace became the chief of staff to the Commandant of the Ninth Naval District.[4] Wallace retired in 1952 and died on January 29, 1961; he was buried at the United States Naval Academy Cemetery.[5]
References
- ↑ Sorensen, Stan (11 August 2006). "Historical Notes" (PDF). Tapuitea (Government of American Samoa) I (20): 2. Retrieved 20 April 2010.
- ↑ Sorensen, Stan; Joseph Theroux (2007). "The Samoan Historical Calendar 1606-2007" (PDF). Government of American Samoa. p. 180. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
- ↑ Annual Register of the U.S. Naval Academy. Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office. 1919. Retrieved 20 April 2010.
- ↑ Nothelfer, Sarah (5 March 2010). "Saginaw Bygone Days for March 5". Mlive.com. Booth Newspapers. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
- ↑ "United States Naval Academy Cemetery & Columbarium". Annapolis, Maryland: United States Naval Academy. 2010. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
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