 Harry H. Caldwell, in command of USS Holland (SS-1) Image by U. S. Navy official photograph, crop of catalog # NH 53454, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
C.L. & PicturesH. H. Caldwell H. H. Caldwell American screenwriter Harry Handly Caldwell (February 5, 1873 – April 27, 1939) was America's first submarine captain. He became the first naval submarine commanding officer, of any nation, when he assumed command of USS Holland (SS-1) on October 12, 1900.[1][2] Quick facts Born, Died ... H.H. Caldwell Caldwell in 1901 Born Harry Handly Caldwell (1873-02-05)February 5, 1873 St. Louis, Missouri, US Died April 27, 1939(1939-04-27) (aged 66) New York City, US Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery Allegiance United States Branch United States Navy Service years 1887–1909 1917–1919 Rank Commander Conflicts Spanish–American War Battle of Manila Bay World War I U-boat Campaign Awards Spanish Campaign Medal Dewey Medal Other work Writer, Editor in Motion… (Source: Wikipedia)
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