Harry G. Hamlet
Harry Gabriel Hamlet (August 27, 1874 - January 24, 1954) served as the seventh Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, from 1932 to 1936.
Read more about Harry G. Hamlet: Early Life and Career, World War I and Postwar Assignments, Coast Guard Commandant, Later Career, The Creed of The United States Coast Guardsman, Retirement
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