George Landenberger
George Landenberger | |
|---|---|
Landenberger as governor in 1932 | |
| Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office May 12, 1932 – April 10, 1934 | |
| Preceded by | Gatewood Lincoln |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Latimore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Bertram Landenberger May 12, 1879 |
| Died | 15 January 1936 (aged 56) |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Occupation | Naval officer |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | USS Indiana USS Pennsylvania USS Arkansas 15th Naval District Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Destroyer squad of the Asiatic Fleet |
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George Bertram Landenberger (May 12, 1879 – January 15, 1936) was a United States Navy Captain and the governor of American Samoa, from May 12, 1932, to April 10, 1934. Landenberger commanded many ships during his naval career, as well as two naval yards. He received the Navy Cross for his actions commanding USS Indiana during World War I. He died of cancer in 1936, one year after retiring from military service.