Background
Quynn, Allen George was born on June 16, 1894 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Son of Daniel Hauer and Mary (Whiting) Quynn.
Quynn, Allen George was born on June 16, 1894 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Son of Daniel Hauer and Mary (Whiting) Quynn.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1915.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1915, and advanced through the grades to commodore, 1944. Served in ocean escort duty, World War I. Placed United States Ship Tennessee in commission.
Commanded United States Ship Mindanao and United States Ship Asheville, China Station, 1936-1938. Present during Japanese attack, Pearl Harbor, 1941.
Deputy commander and chief of staff Service Force, Pacific Fleet, 1943-1949.
Retired as rear admiral, 1949. Republican of the United States Navy in logistic matters, Trident Quebec Conference, 1943.
Mason.
Married Rachel Motter, September 14, 1918. Children: Allen George, Serene Kunkel, Margaret Motter.