William Wirt Gilmer (died January 8 1955) was a United States Navy Captain who served as both the 22nd and 24th Naval Governor of Guam. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy he commanded the USS South Carolina during World War I for which he received the Navy Cross. During his two terms as governor he proved one of the most contentious leaders in Guam’s history.
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