Background
Merrill, Aaron Stanton was born on March 26, 1890 in near Natchez, Mississippi, United States. Son of Dunbar Surget and Charlotte Brandon Stanton Merrill.
Merrill, Aaron Stanton was born on March 26, 1890 in near Natchez, Mississippi, United States. Son of Dunbar Surget and Charlotte Brandon Stanton Merrill.
Graduate Natchez Institute, 1906. Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1912. Graduated from Army Chemical Warfare School, 1934, Naval War College, 1939.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1912, and advanced through the grades to vice admiral, 1947.
Member Naval Institute, National Geography Society, Society Cincinnati. Clubs: Army Navy, Chevy Chase (Washington)) Army-Navy Country (Arlington).
Married Louise Gantier Witherbee, January 28, 1922.