Stanford Caldwell Hooper
Stanford Caldwell Hooper | |
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| Born | August 16, 1884 |
| Died | April 6, 1955 (aged 70) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1905–1945 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | USS Fairfax |
| Conflicts | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
Stanford Caldwell Hooper (August 16, 1884 – April 6, 1955) was a Rear Admiral of the United States Navy, and a noted radio pioneer who has been called "the Father of Naval Radio". Hooper conducted pioneering radio tests, established land stations for communication with the fleet, and served as technical advisor and head of many boards and committees dealing with communications.