Edmund Root
34th Naval Governor of Guam
Edmund Spence Root (December 27, 1881 – February 27, 1961) was a United States Navy Captain who served as the 34th Naval Governor of Guam. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1905, serving on many ships as an ensign. He served as the inaugural commanding officer of two ships: USS Rizal and USS Astoria. He served during World War I as commander of the U-boat hunting USS Rowan, for which he received a letter of commendation. As governor, he generated controversy by expelling 112 Japanese laborers from Guam. The Guam Museum also opened during his term of office.
Early life
On December 27, 1882, Root was born in Delaware, Ohio. Root's parents were George Root and Lori Spence.
Career
Naval
Root was appointed to the United States Naval Academy from Ohio in 1901. He reported aboard USS Alabama in 1906, and 1908 he served aboard USS Maine as an ensign.
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