Ivan Cyrus Wettengel (1876 – February 19 1935) was a United States Navy Captain who served as the 25th Naval Governor of Guam. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy Wettengel commanded a number of ships. He received the Navy Cross for his command of the USS Wisconsin during World War I. He also commanded the USS Texas and the Naval Training Station Hampton Roads. During his tenure as governor he overturned many of the unpopular policies of William Gilmer.
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active years end date
1921-02-27
active years start date
1920-07-07
alma mater
United States Naval Academy
award
Navy Cross
birth date
1876-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth place
Illinois
country
United States
death date
1935-02-19
military branch
United States Navy
military command
USS Texas, USS Wisconsin, Naval Training Station Hampton Roads, USS Mindoro
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