Clarence Arthur Abele

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Captain Clarence Arthur Abele, (30 October, 1876 – 12 September, 1944) served in the United States Navy.

Life & Career

The following bio is offered by the United States Naval Academy:[1]

Clarence Arthur Abele was born on October 30, 1876 in Boston, Massachusetts and was admitted to the United States Naval Academy from Massachusetts on September 6, 1894. After graduating with the Class of 1898 in April of 1898, Abele was attached to Winfield Scott Schley's flagship, U.S.S. Brooklyn (Cruiser: CA-3), taking part in the bombardment of Santiago during the Spanish-American War. Abele was commissioned an Ensign in 1900 and later served aboard U.S.S. Chester (Light cruiser: CL-1) from 1910 to 1913 while that ship was assigned to duty in Caribbean waters and the Gulf of Mexico protecting American interests in Mexico, Honduras, Santo Domingo, and Haiti.

In 1917, Abele served aboard U.S.S. Michigan (Battleship: BB-27) as Executive Officer, and on March 17, 1918, he assumed command of U.S.S. Maui (Troop transport: SP-1514), transporting troops and wounded between the United States and France during World War I. After the war, he was appointed Naval Attaché to Poland and later commanded U.S.S. New York (Battleship: BB-34) from 1926 to 1928 while that ship was overhauled. In 1930, he became Chief of Staff of the 1st Naval District and retired two years later to serve as Superintendent of the Massachusetts Nautical School (now the Massachusetts Maritime Academy). During World War II, Abele was recalled to active duty to command the Fargo Barracks in South Boston, serving in that position from January 1942 until his sudden death on September 12, 1944.

Promotions and Decorations

Abele was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant (Junior Grade) on 4 April, 1903. [2] Abele was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 14 April, 1904. [3] Abele was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander on 1 July, 1910. [4] Abele was promoted to the rank of Commander on 29 August, 1916. [5] Abele was promoted to the rank of Captain on 3 June, 1921. [6]

Abele received the Navy Cross for his service in command of USS Maui during World War I. [7]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
David E. Theleen 		Captain of U.S.S. New York
1 Jun, 1926[8] – 1928 		Succeeded by
Edward S. Jackson

Footnotes

  1. ↑ USNA.gov.
  2. ↑ Register of Officers, 1904. p.39.
  3. ↑ Register of Officers, 1907. p.31.
  4. ↑ Register of Officers, 1912. p.25.
  5. ↑ Register of Officers, 1918. p.18.
  6. ↑ Register of Officers, 1922. p.14.
  7. ↑ Evening Star (Washington, DC) 26 April, 1932 p.10.
  8. ↑ Register of Officers, 1928. pp. 12-13.

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