Ivan Wettengel
Ivan Wettengel | |
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Wettengel in 1911 | |
| 25th Naval Governor of Guam | |
| In office July 7, 1920 – February 27, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | William Gilmer |
| Succeeded by | James Sutherland Spore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ivan Cyrus Wettengel 1876 Illinois, US |
| Died | February 19, 1935 (aged 58–59) San Diego, California, US |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | USS Mindoro USS Wisconsin USS Texas Naval Training Station Hampton Roads |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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Ivan Cyrus Wettengel (1876 – February 19, 1935) was an American naval officer and politician. A United States Navy captain, he served as the 25th Naval Governor of Guam.
Born in Illinois, he served in World War I and received the Navy Cross. During his tenure as governor, he attempted to assemble a bull-mounted Guam Cavalry. A number of locations in Guam are named for him.