Robert Henry English

Rear Admiral Robert Henry English (January 16, 1888 – January 21, 1943) served in the United States Navy.

Life & Career

English was born in Warrenton, Georgia, and he was a member of the United States Naval Academy class of 1911.

In 1917, while commanding submarine O-4, he was awarded the Navy Cross for his great heroism in rescuing an officer trapped in O-5 after an explosion.

He later commanded light cruiser Helena (CL-50). During the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, he was one of the first to bring his ship into action.

At the beginning of World War II, English served as the commander of America's Pacific Submarine Force until being killed in a airliner crash in California.

See Also

• Wikipedia

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by New Command	Captain of U.S.S. O-4 29 May, 1918	Succeeded by James P. Compton