Background
Brittain, Carlo Bonaparte was born on January 16, 1867 in Pineville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Carlo Bonaparte and Lydia Susan (Burch) Brittain.
Brittain, Carlo Bonaparte was born on January 16, 1867 in Pineville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Carlo Bonaparte and Lydia Susan (Burch) Brittain.
Student Cumberland College, Barbourville, Kentucky. Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1888.
Commissioned ensign, July 1, 1890. Promoted through grades to rear admiral (temporary), September 21, 1918. Commanded forces afloat, 5th Naval District, June-October 1918.
Commanded Battleship Division One, United States Fleet, November 1918-June 1919.
Chief of staff United States Atlantic Fleet, attached to fleet flagship United States Ship Pennsylvania, June 30, 1919.
Member of the United States Naval Institute. Member Christian (Campbellite) Church.
Married Mary Elizabeth Baldwin, June 29, 1897.