Alexander G. B. Grosvenor

Alexander G. B. Grosvenor
Midshipman A.G.B. Grosvenor at graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy
Born(1927-12-07)December 7, 1927
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedApril 7, 1978(1978-04-07) (aged 50)
Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1945–1978
RankCaptain
ConflictsKorean War
Vietnam War
SpouseMarcia Bramen Grosvenor
Other workNaval War College

Alexander Graham Bell Grosvenor (December 7, 1927 – April 7, 1978) was a United States Navy pilot, carrier officer, and avid yachtsman credited with promoting the resurgence of sailing at the United States Naval Academy. He was a great-grandson of the inventor, Alexander Graham Bell, and brother of Gilbert M. Grosvenor, former chairman of the National Geographic Society.

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