Navy Ranks Held
- Midshipman 28 May 1908
- Ensign 8 June 1912
- Lieutenant (junior grade) 15 March 1916
- Lieutenant 2 September 1916
- Lieutenant Commander 21 September 1916
- Commander 9 May 1926
- Rear Admiral 21 December 1929
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