Ivan Wettengel
| Ivan Cyrus Wettengel | |
|---|---|
| 25th Naval Governor of Guam | |
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In office July 7, 1920 – February 27, 1921 |
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| Preceded by | William Gilmer |
| Succeeded by | James Sutherland Spore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1876 Illinois |
| Died | February 19, 1935 (aged 58–59) San Diego, California |
| Nationality |
 United States
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| Spouse(s) | Mary Syme Wettengel (1st Wife) Janet Buchanan Wettengel (2nd Wife) |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
United States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Navy
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| Rank |
 Captain
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| Commands |
USS Mindoro USS Wisconsin USS Texas Naval Training Station Hampton Roads |
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. He also attempted to assemble a bull-mounted Guam Cavalry, but the initiative failed. A number of locations in Guam are named in his honor.
Wettengel was born in Illinois in 1876. At the time of his appointment to the Naval Academy he lived in Colorado. His wife died on December 13, 1927 while he was stationed at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard.
Wettengel graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1896.Ensign Wettengel served aboard the USS Buffalo. He commanded the USS Mindoro in 1900. In 1902, while a lieutenant, he saw duty aboard the USS Constellation. He served aboard the USS Newark in 1905 and the USS Minnesota in 1906. In 1914, he served aboard the USS Arkansas as a lieutenant commander. He commanded the USS Wisconsin during World War I, for which he received the Navy Cross. He commanded the USS Texas from May 22, 1924 until September 28, 1925 when he became commander of Naval Training Station Hampton Roads. He retired at the rank of Captain.
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