Background
Theleen, David E. was born on November 6, 1875 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Charles G.Theleen.
Theleen, David E. was born on November 6, 1875 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Charles G.Theleen.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1897.
Promoted ensign, July 1, 1899. Lieutenant junior grade, July 1, 1902. Lieutenant, August 10, 1903.
Lieutenant commander, July 1, 1909.
Commander, August 29, 1916. Captain (temporary), February 1, 1918.
The sole basis for faith is the Bible and it is infallible.
Served on Massachusetts during Spanish-American War, 1898. Member American Society Naval Engineers, Naval Institute. Mason.; Clubs: Army and Navy (Washington, District of Columbia, and Manila).
Married Mary C. Persons, of Auburn, Alabama, June 2, 1903.