2 years agocarson_blake57
Potato. Interesting how it changed from “grave” to “sign” although I can understand why. Also. Cloud. Where’s the next code? It’s been almost half a month since the last one
2 years agomrclarinetnerd
Okay, today I'll be talking about Capt. William Alexander Ancrum. Ancrum was born in 1881, and once of age, was accepted into the US Naval Academy. Once graduated, his first service would be aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-9), where he would head to Chefoo, China. Once there, he was transferred to the USS Oregon in the Asiatic fleet. After 2 years of service, he transferred again to the destroyer USS Chauncey, tasked with patrolling the Western Philippines during the Russo-Japanese War, participating in operations against the Moros. He would then join up with the USS Minnesota upon her commissioning and serve aboard her during her worldwide cruise with 15 other battleships. Shortly before World War I, Ancrum would assume command of the USS Jarvis, followed by the USS Flusser. Ancrum would not directly serve in WWI, but he would conduct duties as aide to Admiral Sims. Between WWI and WWII, Ancrum would assume command of multiple ships. On September 1, 1938, Ancrum would be relieved of all active duty and retire after 40 years of service. Under orders of May 1941, Ancrum would be called back into service before the US joined World War II, and would serve in active status as Port Director, Sixth Naval District, from July 24, 1941, through March 12, 1945. Later, Ancrum would be relieved at his own request. Similar to other high-ranking Allied military officers, Ancrum was bestowed with the honors of two separate knighthoods for his services during the liberation of Europe during the World War I and World War II. These included the Order of the Crown of Belgium by King Albert of Belgium, in October 1918, as well as the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, from the Government of Italy. Ancrum is a veteran of 5 total wars. Just some further research as well, one of his nieces was Princess Xenia Andreevna Romanoff, the great niece of Nicholas II, the last reigning Russian Emperor. His 3rd great uncle, William Ancrum, was one of the men who served in the Third General Assembly during the Revolutionary War.
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