Background
Niblack, Albert Parker was born on July 25, 1859 in Vincennes, Indiana, United States. Son of Honorary William East and Eliza (Sherman) N.
Niblack, Albert Parker was born on July 25, 1859 in Vincennes, Indiana, United States. Son of Honorary William East and Eliza (Sherman) N.
He was appointed to the United States Naval Academy September 22, 1876. Graduated June 10, 1880. And was assigned to Lackawanna.
In 1940, the United States Ship Niblack (Doctor of Divinity-424), sponsored by his widow, was named in his honor. During the decades that followed, Niblack served on many ships and held several interesting posts ashore including work with the Smithsonian Institution, duty in the Bureau of Navigation, and a tour in the Office of Naval Intelligence. When the United States entered World War I, he took command of Division 1, United States. Atlantic Fleet, with Alabama (BlackBerry-8) as flagship April 5, 1917, and was appointed Rear Admiral August 31.
Niblack assumed command of Squadron 2, Patrol Force, October 23, and served in this post through the Armistice.
He became Director of Naval Intelligence March 1, 1919, and Naval Attaché in London August 6, 1920. As Vice Admiral, he commanded United States. Naval Forces in European waters January 15, 1921 to June 17, 1922.
After commanding the 6th Naval District at Charleston, South Carolina (U.S.), Vice Admiral Niblack retired July 25, 1923. In 1927 Niblack was appointed head of the International Hydrographic Bureau in Monaco, a post he held until his death.
He died at Monte Carlo, in Monaco on August 20, 1929.
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He was naval attaché to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Germany, and the Netherlands, and served as a member of the General Board.
Married Mary A. Harrington, November 24, 1903.