Philip Williams (United States Navy)
Phillip Williams (1869–October 31, 1942) was a decorated Captain of the United States Navy and one-time military Governor of the United States Virgin Islands.
Williams entered the United States Naval Academy in 1889, became an Ensign in 1891, a lieutenant junior grade in 1894, and a lieutenant in 1897. He served in the Spanish-American War and commanded the USS Chester during World War I, for which he received the Navy Cross. In 1919, he was given command of the USS Kansas, before being reassigned to the Bureau of Navigation. From 1922 to 1924, he commanded the USS Tennessee, before being appointed as Governor of the United States Virgin Islands.
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