Harold G. Bradbury
Harold G. Bradbury (May 30, 1899 – April 16, 1984) was a rear admiral in the United States Coast Guard.
Biography[edit]
Bradbury was born on May 30, 1899, in Necedah, Wisconsin.[1] He graduated from high school in Port Angeles, Washington, before attending Oregon State University. Bradbury married Helen Hutchinson on January 6, 1953.
Career[edit]
Bradbury entered the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1918 and received his commission in 1920. He later served aboard the USCGC Acushnet, the USS Henley (DD-39) and the USS Trippe (DD-33).
In 1928, Bradbury assumed command of the USCGC Apache. He remained in the position until 1930. After serving as executive officer of the USCGC Northland (WPG-49), he assumed command of the USS Davis (DD-65). Bradbury then served as an instructor at the Coast Guard Academy from 1933 until 1937, at which time he was named commanding officer of the USCGC Modoc (WPG-46).
During World War II, Bradbury commanded the USS Leonard Wood (APA-12), the USS Wakefield (AP-21) and the USCGC Duane (WPG-33). He was later stationed in Australia from 1943 to 1945, during which time he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
References[edit]
- ^ "Rear Admiral Harold G. Bradbury, USCG" (PDF). United States Coast Guard. Retrieved 2014-04-21.