A. J. Carpenter
| Albert John Carpenter | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 9, 1911 Ely, Nevada, United States |
| Died | June 21, 1999 (aged 88) |
| Allegiance |
 United States |
| Service/branch |
United States Navy |
| Commands held |
USS Sheboygan (PF-57) USCGC Taney (WHEC-37) |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Relations |
Lucille Swenson (Wife) John Loder Carpenter (Son) |
| Other work | Command of the 11th and 3rd Coast Guard Districts. |
Albert John Carpenter (June 9, 1911 – June 21, 1999) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Coast Guard.
Biography
Carpenter was born on June 9, 1911 in Ely, Nevada.[1] He married Lucille Swenson and had a son, John Loder Carpenter. He served in the military when he was just a teenager.
Career
Carpenter graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1933. He would later serve as an instructor of mathematics and navigation at the Academy.
During World War II, he commanded the USS Sheboygan (PF-57). The Sheboygan's task was to patrol the Atlantic Ocean.
Assignments following the war included commanding the USCGC Taney (WHEC-37) before taking command of the 11th and 3rd Coast Guard Districts. Carpenter retired in 1968.
References
- ↑ "Rear Admiral Albert J. Carpenter Biographical Sketch" (PDF). United States Coast Guard. Retrieved 2011-05-25.
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