Jesse Wallace

Jesse Rink Wallace

Wallace on November 16, 1946 at a meeting with President Harry Truman
29th Governor of American Samoa
In office
July 30, 1940 – August 8, 1940
Preceded by Edward Hanson
Succeeded by Laurence Wild
Personal details
Born (1899-07-17)July 17, 1899
Beardstown, Illinois
Died January 29, 1961(1961-01-29) (aged 61)
United States
Resting place United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Alma mater United States Naval Academy
Occupation Naval officer
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Captain

Jesse Rink Wallace (July 17, 1899 – January 29, 1961) was a United States Navy Captain and the 29th (27th unique) Governor of American Samoa. He served as governor for a period of only ten days from July 30, 1940 to August 8, 1940.[1] Wallace was born in Beardstown, Illinois on July 17, 1899.[2] On June 20, 1918, Wallace was appointed to the United States Naval Academy from Illinois.[3] After his brief time as governor, Wallace became the chief of staff to the commandant of the Ninth Naval District.[4] Wallace retired in 1952 and died on January 29, 1961; he was buried at the United States Naval Academy Cemetery.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Sorensen, Stan (11 August 2006). "Historical Notes" (PDF). Tapuitea. Government of American Samoa. I (20): 2. Retrieved 20 April 2010.
  2. ↑ Sorensen, Stan; Joseph Theroux (2007). "The Samoan Historical Calendar 1606-2007" (PDF). Government of American Samoa. p. 180. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
  3. ↑ Annual Register of the U.S. Naval Academy. Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office. 1919. Retrieved 20 April 2010.
  4. ↑ Nothelfer, Sarah (5 March 2010). "Saginaw Bygone Days for March 5". Mlive.com. Booth Newspapers. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
  5. ↑ "United States Naval Academy Cemetery & Columbarium". Annapolis, Maryland: United States Naval Academy. 2010. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
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