Julian Lane Latimer (1868–1939) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy. He served in World War I as a station commandant, and after World War I, as Judge Advocate General of the Navy.
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| Born | October 10, 1868 Shepherdstown, West Virginia, US |
| Died | June 4, 1939 (aged 70)[1][2] New York City, US |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1890 - 1930 |
| Rank |  Rear Admiral |
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| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Spouse(s) | Laura Singer Latimer (nee. Richardson) |
| Children | Julian Lane Latimer II |
Naval career
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Julian Lane Latimer was born in 1868 in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.[1] He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1890.[1]
He was stationed on board the USS Winslow (TB-5) during the Spanish-American War.[1]
During the Great War, Latimer served as captain of the USS Rhode Island (BB-17) from 1916 to 1919. He earned a Navy Cross for his service on the Rhode Island.[1] On February 25, 1919, he took over the position of Commandant of the Pelham Bay Naval Training Station from Commander William B. Franklin.
Latimer became the Judge Advocate General of the Navy in the spring of 1921 and remained so until 1925.[1]
On May 7, 1926, Latimer became the Commander of the Special Service Squadron. On December 23, 1926, the squadron was sent to Nicaragua to deal with the Nicaraguan Civil War (1926–27).[5] He earned the Distinguished Service Medal for his command of the squadron.
He succeeded Rear Admiral Thomas P. Magruder as the commandant of the 4th Naval District from November 5, 1927, until June 30, 1930.
References
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- ^ a b c d e f "Rear Admiral Latimer Dead" (PDF). New York Sun. 5 June 1939. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ Times Wide World (5 June 1939). "ADMIRAL LATIMER IS DEAD HERE AT 70; Commanded Naval Forces in Nicaragua in 1927 Before Succeeding Magruder WON TWO HONOR MEDALS Also Served as Judge Advocate General--Had Career of 40 Years in the Service (Published 1939)". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "Leadership | U.S. Navy JAG Corps". www.jag.navy.mil. Archived from the original on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ Special to The New York Times (24 December 1926). "AMERICAN FORCES LAND IN NICARAGUA; Admiral Latimer Sends Men Ashore to Protect Americans and Foreigners. DIAZ AGAIN ASKS OUR AID Declares Mexican Gun-Runner Has Landed Soldiers and Arms at Puerto Cabezas. AMERICAN FORCES LAND IN NIGARAGUA (Published 1926)". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 January 2021.