Background
Gillette, Claude Sexton was born on February 1, 1886 in Cherokee, Iowa, United States. Son of Mark Daniel and Mary (Hull) Gillette.
Gillette, Claude Sexton was born on February 1, 1886 in Cherokee, Iowa, United States. Son of Mark Daniel and Mary (Hull) Gillette.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1909, Bachelor of Science, 1916. Master of Science, Columbia University, 1917.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1909, advancing through the grades to rear admiral, 1942. Served in various capacities in ships and stations throughout the world, with specialization in industrial and ship maintenance activities. Industrial manager United States Navy Yard, Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, April 1939-June 1942.
Directly in charge of salvage and rehabilitation of vessels damaged and sunk in the catastrophe of December 7, 1941, and industrial reconstruction and preparation of that great base for the Pacific war.
Manager, Puget Sound navy yard, 1942-1945.
Member of the United States Naval Engineers Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.
Married Lydia Baxter, September 7, 1937.