History of the U.S.S. Leviathan, cruiser and transport forces, United States Atlantic fleet. U.S.S. Leviathan History Committee
the most cherished memories of all the members of our party. The never-failing courtesy and kindness of both officers and men, the thoughtful consideration with which we were treated, will always cause us to remember the U.S.S. Leviathan with the warmest personal regard.
With all good wishes for the future for the crew of the Leviathan and the hope that the ship’s great work, so wonderfully carried out thus far, may be as successfully completed.
Josephus Daniels
Admiral Gleaves and Staff
Roster of Officers
Cruiser and Transport Force United States Atlantic Fleet
Vice-Admiral Albert Gleaves, United States Navy Commander Cruiser and Transport Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet
U. S. S. Leviathan
CAPTAINS
Oman, Joseph W., Capt., U.S.N.
Bryan, Henry F., Capt., U.S.N.
Phelps, William W., Capt., U.S.N.
Durell, Edward H., Capt., U.S.N.
Note: Captain J. W. Oman, U.S.N., assumed command on July 23, 1917, being relieved by Captain Henry F. Bryan, U.S.N., on March 3, 1918, who in turn was relieved by Captain W. W. Phelps, U.S.N., on Sept. 21, 1918, who in turn was relieved by Captain Edward H. Durell, U.S.N., on April 4, 1919, and who now is in command.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Jeffers, William N., Comdr., U.S.N.
Blackburn, John H., Comdr., U.S.N.
Staton, Adolphus, Comdr., U.S.N.
NAVIGATORS
Mannock, Frank D., Lieut.-Comdr., U.S.N.
Cunningham, Harold A., Lieut.-Comdr., U.S.N.R.F.
GUNNERY OFFICERS
Osborne, Charles F., Lieut.-Comdr, U.S.N.
Boucher, Creed H., Lieut., U.S.N.
Bateman, Arnold H., Lieut., U.S.N.
FIRST LIEUTENANTS
Ford, James W., Lieut.-Comdr., U.S.N.
Haltnorth, Oliver J., Lieut., U.S.N.
Malloy, William E., Lieut., U.S.N.
SENIOR ENGINEER OFFICER
Woodward, Vaughn V., Comdr., U.S.N.
COMMUNICATION OFFICERS
Gahagen, Allen J., Lieut., (j. g.), U.S.N.
Bense, Frederick, Lieut., (j. g.), U.S.N.
Katzmarek, John E., Ensign, U.S.N.R.F.
SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICERS
Snyder, John J., Comdr., (M. C.), U.S.N.
Asserson, Frederick A., Comdr., (M. C.), U.S.N.
May, Henry A., Lieut.-Comdr., (M. C.), U.S.N.
Vaughn, George T., Lieut.-Comdr., (M. C.), U.S.N.
SENIOR SUPPLY OFFICERS
Schafer, George C., Lieut.-Comdr., (P. C.), U.S.N.
Simonpietri, William L. F., Lieut.-Comdr., (P. C), U.S.N.
Farwell, Neal B., Lieut.-Comdr., (P. C.), U.S.N.
Edwards, Eaton C., Lieut.-Comdr., (P. C.), U.S.N.
CAPT. H. F. BRYAN
CAPT. W. W. PHELPS
CAPT. J. W. OMAN
CAPT. E. H. DURELL
WATCH AND DIVISION OFFICERS
Jones, John, Lieut.-Comdr., U.S.N.R.F.
Foster, John, Lieut.-Comdr., U.S.N.R.F.
Beebe, John L., Lieut., U.S.N.R.F.
Hankison, Otto L., Lieut., U.S.N.R.F.
Willey, James H., Lieut., U.S.N.R.F.
Davidson, Harold, Lieut., U.S.N.R.F.
Burtis, William H., Lieut., U.S.N.
Dorsey, Arthur B., Lieut., U.S.N.
Swift, John T., Lieut., U.S.N.
Hemby, Cleveland, Lieut., U.S.N.R.F.
Jones, Edward E., Lieut., U.S.N.R.F.
Leonard, Arthur T., Lieut., U.S.N.
Skead, Robert G., Lieut., U.S.N.R.F.
Lovell, Douglas G., Lieut., U.S.N.
Wright, F. G., Lieut., U.S.N.R.F.
Millard-Turner,