H. H. Caldwell

H.H. Caldwell
Caldwell in 1901
Birth nameHarry Handly Caldwell
Born(1873-02-05)February 5, 1873
St. Louis, Missouri, US
DiedApril 27, 1939(1939-04-27) (aged 66)
New York City, US
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1887–1909
1917–1919
RankCommander
ConflictsSpanish–American War

World War I

AwardsSpanish Campaign Medal
Dewey Medal
Other workWriter, Editor in Motion Picture Industry

Harry Handly Caldwell (February 5, 1873 – April 27, 1939) was America's first submarine captain. He became the first naval submarine commanding officer, of any nation, when he assumed command of USS Holland (SS-1) on October 12, 1900.

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