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Frank Herman Schofield
Frank Herman Schofield (January 4, 1869 – February 20, 1942) was a decorated admiral in the United States Navy, where he served with distinction in the Spanish–American War and World War I. He was also acting Governor of Guam from January 11, 1904, to January 28, 1904.
Military career.
Born in Jerusalem, New York, Schofield graduated from the United States Naval Academy on 6 June 1890 and was commissioned ensign in 1892. During the Spanish–American War,
USS Schofield
USS "Schofield" (FFG-3) was a laid down on 15 April 1963 by the Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Co., Seattle, Washington and launched on 7 December 1963. The ship was sponsored by Mrs. F. Perry Schofield and commissioned on 11 May 1968, Comdr. Earl H. Graffam in command. The ship was named after US Navy Admiral Frank Herman Schofield. The original First Lieutenant was LTJG Lee Witham. "Schofield" received four battle stars for service in Vietnam.
Operational history.
Operational history Pacific