1901. (photo) U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Rear Admiral Harry G. Hamlet c.1936.
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1901. (photo) U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Rear Admiral Harry G. Hamlet c.1936.
1901. (photo) U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Rear Admiral Harry G. Hamlet c.1936. Rare close clear press photo shows nice portrait view of Coast Guard Rear Admiral Harry G. Hamlet. Harry Gabriel Hamlet was born on 27 August 1874 in Eastport, Maine. He was the son of Captain Oscar C. Hamlet of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service. He was appointed a cadet from Massachusetts in the Revenue Cutter Service on 12 April 1894, and received his early Service training and instruction on the practice ship Chase. He graduated high in his class and was commissioned an ensign on 27 April 1896. His first assignment was on board the historic cutter Bear. On 23 April 1919, while in command of the USS Marietta, he rescued the crew (two officers and 45 men) of USS James which was sinking in a heavy gale off the coast of France. With high seas threatening to crash the two vessels together, he skillfully and courageously maneuvered his ship alongside the James and was instrumental in saving all on board. In recognition of his gallant conduct, the Secretary of the Treasury awarded him the Congressional Gold Lifesaving Medal (visible in photo) and he received a Special Commendation from the Secretary of the Navy entitling him to wear the Silver Star upon his service ribbon. Admiral Hamlet served in many other capacities until in June 1932 President Herbert Hoover appointed him to the office of Commandant of the United States Coast Guard. Vice Admiral Hamlet retired on 1 September 1938 after reaching the retirement age of 64 and serving more than 40 years. Photo is dated September 24, 1936 and measures 8” x 10”. Includes date and some description on back. (VG). $38.