Charles Alan Pownall (October 4 1887 – July 19 1975) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy and Governor of Guam (May 30 1946 – September 27 1949). He was the third military Governor and first naval Governor of Guam following the United States recapture of the island from the Japanese. After conflict with the Guam Congress in 1948 Pownall replaced many Congressmen with his own appointments whom the Guamanians refused to recognize.
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1949-09-27
active years start date
1946-05-30
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Navy Cross
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World War II, World War I, Pacific War, World_War_I_Atlantic_U-boat_Campaign
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