George Leland Dyer
Male, Deceased Person
1849 – 1914
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Who was George Leland Dyer?
George Leland Dyer was an American naval commander and the Governor of U.S. territory of Guam. In 1870, he graduated from the United States Naval Academy with honors and began his career in the United States Navy. During his career, he commanded the USS Stranger, the USS Yankton, the USS Rainbow, and the USS Albany.
From 1904-1905, he served as Governor of Guam.
In 1908, he was promoted to Commodore and retired that year.
He lived in Winter Park, Florida until he died on April 2, 1914.
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- Born
- Aug 26, 1849
Maine - Education
- United States Naval Academy
- Died
- Apr 2, 1914
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on July 23, 2013
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