The majority of the following biography on Vice Admiral (VADM) Andrews is paraphrased from a very lengthy article entitled "Eastern Sea Frontier Chief is a Texan with a Big Naval Job", that ran on the July 18, 1942 edition of the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram newspaper.
VADM Andrews was born in Galveston, Texas the son of Adolphus Rutherford and Louise Caroline (Davis) Andrews.
He lived a few childhood years in Weatherford, Texas, grew up in Dallas, and attended the University of Texas in Austin. He was called from there to take the entrance exam for the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis and was accepted. He graduated as a Naval Officer in 1901.
He married Miss Bernice Platter of Denison, Texas, and the couple was blessed with two children, a son Adolphus Jr. and a daughter Frances W. Andrews.
During his long and illustrious career, that spans World Wars I and II, VADM Andrews was the Naval Aide to four Presidents, commanded ships ranging from a tug boat to battleships, and was the youngest Captain in the Navy at the end of World War I. He ended his military career as the Commandant of the Third Naval District and Eastern Sea Frontier.
He retired from the Navy on 11 November 1943.
Left to mourn his passing and cherish his memories was his loving wife and children. He lays to rest next to her.
Many papers, newspaper clippings and photos illustrating VADM Andrew career, were given to the Denison Public library, Denison, Texas and are readily available for review.
VADM Andrews was born in Galveston, Texas the son of Adolphus Rutherford and Louise Caroline (Davis) Andrews.
He lived a few childhood years in Weatherford, Texas, grew up in Dallas, and attended the University of Texas in Austin. He was called from there to take the entrance exam for the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis and was accepted. He graduated as a Naval Officer in 1901.
He married Miss Bernice Platter of Denison, Texas, and the couple was blessed with two children, a son Adolphus Jr. and a daughter Frances W. Andrews.
During his long and illustrious career, that spans World Wars I and II, VADM Andrews was the Naval Aide to four Presidents, commanded ships ranging from a tug boat to battleships, and was the youngest Captain in the Navy at the end of World War I. He ended his military career as the Commandant of the Third Naval District and Eastern Sea Frontier.
He retired from the Navy on 11 November 1943.
Left to mourn his passing and cherish his memories was his loving wife and children. He lays to rest next to her.
Many papers, newspaper clippings and photos illustrating VADM Andrew career, were given to the Denison Public library, Denison, Texas and are readily available for review.
The majority of the following biography on Vice Admiral (VADM) Andrews is paraphrased from a very lengthy article entitled "Eastern Sea Frontier Chief is a Texan with a Big Naval Job", that ran on the July 18, 1942 edition of the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram newspaper.
VADM Andrews was born in Galveston, Texas the son of Adolphus Rutherford and Louise Caroline (Davis) Andrews.
He lived a few childhood years in Weatherford, Texas, grew up in Dallas, and attended the University of Texas in Austin. He was called from there to take the entrance exam for the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis and was accepted. He graduated as a Naval Officer in 1901.
He married Miss Bernice Platter of Denison, Texas, and the couple was blessed with two children, a son Adolphus Jr. and a daughter Frances W. Andrews.
During his long and illustrious career, that spans World Wars I and II, VADM Andrews was the Naval Aide to four Presidents, commanded ships ranging from a tug boat to battleships, and was the youngest Captain in the Navy at the end of World War I. He ended his military career as the Commandant of the Third Naval District and Eastern Sea Frontier.
He retired from the Navy on 11 November 1943.
Left to mourn his passing and cherish his memories was his loving wife and children. He lays to rest next to her.
Many papers, newspaper clippings and photos illustrating VADM Andrew career, were given to the Denison Public library, Denison, Texas and are readily available for review.
VADM Andrews was born in Galveston, Texas the son of Adolphus Rutherford and Louise Caroline (Davis) Andrews.
He lived a few childhood years in Weatherford, Texas, grew up in Dallas, and attended the University of Texas in Austin. He was called from there to take the entrance exam for the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis and was accepted. He graduated as a Naval Officer in 1901.
He married Miss Bernice Platter of Denison, Texas, and the couple was blessed with two children, a son Adolphus Jr. and a daughter Frances W. Andrews.
During his long and illustrious career, that spans World Wars I and II, VADM Andrews was the Naval Aide to four Presidents, commanded ships ranging from a tug boat to battleships, and was the youngest Captain in the Navy at the end of World War I. He ended his military career as the Commandant of the Third Naval District and Eastern Sea Frontier.
He retired from the Navy on 11 November 1943.
Left to mourn his passing and cherish his memories was his loving wife and children. He lays to rest next to her.
Many papers, newspaper clippings and photos illustrating VADM Andrew career, were given to the Denison Public library, Denison, Texas and are readily available for review.
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